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Weitchpec, CA

Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
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 271 sunny days/yr
439 Violent Crime/100K 3,955 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
439 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
439/100K
16% above
3,955/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
56.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
271 sunny days/yr

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
81%
Crime
116%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Weitchpec a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.9% (19% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Weitchpec reports 439 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,955/100K.

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$15,992
Unemployment2.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent439/100K
Property3,955/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.7 in/yr
AQI48 (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
Broadband29.0%
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.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.