At a Glance
Violent Crime
266/100K
1,872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Redding Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redding a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Redding reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,872/100K.
Education
2.6% of adults in Redding hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redding has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density42/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,855
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$74M
Avg Weekly Wage$644
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$136,132
Housing Units39
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property1,872/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,117 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Redding was built in 1938.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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