At a Glance
Median Income
$95,500
$35,681 per capita
Home Value
$411,200
Zillow: $414,471
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
18.9% 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+
3.7 / 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 $95,500 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,681. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,525 business establishments, including 298 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Modoc is $411,200 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,471. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
18.8% of adults in Modoc hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Modoc has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population576
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,500
Per Capita$35,681
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$6,219M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A
Home Value$411,200
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$414,471
Housing Units398
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation356 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute62 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Modoc was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.