Weitchpec, CA

Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
87 Population 23/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $15,992 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $308,233 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Weitchpec, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,125
29% below
$15,992 per capita
Home Value
$216,700
23% below
Zillow: $308,233
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
56.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Weitchpec Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Weitchpec's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
77%
Poverty
454%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weitchpec a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Weitchpec residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,992. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 56.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 845 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Weitchpec is $216,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,233. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

25.5% of adults in Weitchpec hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Weitchpec has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$15,992
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty56.3%
County GDP$1,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A
Home Value$216,700
Rent
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$308,233
Housing Units36
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,533/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,030 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Weitchpec was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.