Red Bluff, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
14,592 Population 1,930/sq mi density
$50,216 Median Income $40,159 per capita
$271,100 Home Value $314,801 Zillow
$1,068 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
1,298 Violent Crime/100K 4,473 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,216 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$271,100 home value, $1,068/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,298 violent crimes/100K (242% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Bluff, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,216
33% below
$40,159 per capita
Home Value
$271,100
4% below
Zillow: $314,801
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
8% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,298/100K
242% above
4,473/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Red Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Red Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
96%
Rent
92%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Bluff a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Bluff residents earn a median household income of $50,216 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,159. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,295 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Bluff is $271,100 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,801. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 32.6% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Red Bluff reports 1,298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 242% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,473/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Red Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Bluff has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population14,592
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,930/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,216
Per Capita$40,159
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$2,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

B+
Home Value$271,100
Rent$1,068
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$314,801
Housing Units6,169
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,298/100K
Property4,473/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,336/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation300 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Red Bluff was founded in 1850.
The median home in Red Bluff was built in 1976.
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.
19.9% 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.