At a Glance
Median Income
$43,056
$29,595 per capita
Home Value
$335,100
Zillow: $310,636
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
16.1% smoking rate
How Willow Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willow Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willow Creek 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
Willow Creek residents earn a median household income of $43,056 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,595. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willow Creek is $335,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,636. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
26.7% of adults in Willow Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willow Creek has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population949
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,056
Per Capita$29,595
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
C
Home Value$335,100
Rent
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$310,636
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden47.4%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,260 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Willow Creek was built in 1978.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
43.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.