At a Glance
Median Income
$36,563
$44,412 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
19.2% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 17.1% (375% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population227
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born26.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,563
Per Capita$44,412
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$297,956
Housing Units133
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
AQI44 (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
Broadband81.1%
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.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
26.0% 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.