At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
30.4%
16.5% smoking rate
How Paynes Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paynes Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paynes Creek a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Paynes Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paynes Creek has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age75.5 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$30,065
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$313,773
Housing Units29
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,073 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband53.3%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Paynes Creek was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.