At a Glance
Median Income
$44,569
$22,421 per capita
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.7%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
13.4% smoking rate
How Samoa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Samoa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Samoa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Samoa residents earn a median household income of $44,569 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,421. The unemployment rate stands at 21.7% (503% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Education
4.3% of adults in Samoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Samoa has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,569
Per Capita$22,421
Unemployment21.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,131
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$410,563
Housing Units110
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Samoa was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.