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Paynes Creek, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
23 Population 7/sq mi density
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
915 Violent Crime/100K 6,460 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
915 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Paynes Creek, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
915/100K
141% above
6,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
241%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paynes Creek a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Paynes Creek reports 915 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 141% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,460/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population23
Median Age75.5 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,065
Unemployment0.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent915/100K
Property6,460/100K

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,336/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI48 (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%
Broadband15.0%
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.
51.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.