California
Susanville is a small city in California with a population of 14,992. Residents earn $57,607 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Susanville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Susanville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Susanville is $57,607, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Susanville is $234,000, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $905 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,093 per 100,000, near the national average.
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Susanville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 75.8% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.2% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,607 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,764 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,146 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,956 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 784 |
| County GDP | $1,471M |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,356 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.43% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $234,000 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,286 |
| Median List Price | $198,500 |
| Median List Price | $198,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $178 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.9% |
| Price Drops | 23.3% |
| Inventory | 30 |
| Census Median Rent | $905 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,356 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.43% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,258/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Total Violent | 711.1/100K |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Murder | 6.7/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Rape | 26.6/100K |
| Robbery | 59.8/100K |
| Assault | 618.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,093.3/100K |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 638.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,335.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 119.6/100K |
| Arson | 13.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.0 inches |
| 66% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,362 ft (1,330 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4337°N, 120.6283°W |
| County FIPS | 06035 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.4% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,893/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |