At a Glance
Median Income
$38,966
$31,136 per capita
Home Value
$206,500
Zillow: $300,850
Median Rent
$841/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,272/100K
2,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Weed Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weed's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weed a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Weed residents earn a median household income of $38,966 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,136. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,836 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Weed is $206,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,850. Median rent is $841/month, with 37.5% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Weed reports 1,272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 235% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,058/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Weed hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weed has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,765
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density574/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,966
Per Capita$31,136
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
B+
Home Value$206,500
Rent$841
Ownership47.7%
Zillow$300,850
Housing Units1,377
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,272/100K
Property2,058/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,010/100K
Burglary299/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,570 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Weed was founded in 1961.
The median home in Weed was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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