At a Glance
Violent Crime
915/100K
6,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
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)
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.