Mad River, CA

Full City Profile · California · Trinity County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
544 Population 15/sq mi density
$280,900 Home Value $166,167 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mad River, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$280,900
0% below
Zillow: $166,167
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Mad River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mad River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
100%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mad River a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mad River is $280,900 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,167. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

11.2% of adults in Mad River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mad River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population544
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,550
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080

Housing

Home Value$280,900
Rent
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$166,167
Housing Units333
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain70.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation2,774 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 43%
Commute14 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mad River was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.