At a Glance
Median Income
$51,719
$28,321 per capita
Home Value
$387,500
Zillow: $352,239
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
16.3% smoking rate
How Rackerby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rackerby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rackerby a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rackerby residents earn a median household income of $51,719 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,321. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rackerby is $387,500 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,239. Median rent is $1,338/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
22.2% of adults in Rackerby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rackerby has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,719
Per Capita$28,321
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287
Housing
C
Home Value$387,500
Rent$1,338
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$352,239
Housing Units106
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.3%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation1,182 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rackerby was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.