At a Glance
Median Income
$36,563
$44,412 per capita
Violent Crime
667/100K
4,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Montgomery Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montgomery Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montgomery Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montgomery Creek residents earn a median household income of $36,563 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,412. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Montgomery Creek reports 667 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,292/100K.
Education
34.6% of adults in Montgomery Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montgomery Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population227
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$44,412
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$284,708
Housing Units133
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent667/100K
Property4,292/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,174 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Montgomery Creek was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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