At a Glance
Median Income
$43,125
$17,507 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
Zillow: $160,791
Median Rent
$724/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
63.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
18.4% smoking rate
How Tulelake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tulelake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tulelake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tulelake residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,507. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 426 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tulelake is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,791. Median rent is $724/month, with 23.8% 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 1964.
Education
5.6% of adults in Tulelake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
63.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tulelake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population837
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,041/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born19.8%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$17,507
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$688M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$724
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$160,791
Housing Units366
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking18.4%
Premature Death13,302/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation4,036 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+63.9%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Tulelake was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
19.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.