At a Glance
Median Income
$60,972
$27,744 per capita
Home Value
$63,300
Zillow: $224,302
Median Rent
$698/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.8% smoking rate
How Modoc Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Modoc's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Modoc a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Modoc residents earn a median household income of $60,972 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,744. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 569 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Modoc is $63,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,302. Median rent is $698/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.1% of adults in Modoc hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Modoc has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,720/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,972
Per Capita$27,744
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$997
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,300
Rent$698
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$224,302
Housing Units76
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation1,174 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Modoc was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.