At a Glance
Median Income
$42,664
$29,389 per capita
Home Value
$245,100
Zillow: $253,092
Median Rent
$962/mo
43.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
704/100K
2,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
18.3% smoking rate
How Yreka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yreka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yreka 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
Yreka residents earn a median household income of $42,664 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,389. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% 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 Yreka is $245,100 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,092. Median rent is $962/month, with 43.3% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Yreka reports 704 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,573/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Yreka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yreka has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,832
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,664
Per Capita$29,389
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
B
Home Value$245,100
Rent$962
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$253,092
Housing Units3,490
Rent Burden43.3%
Crime
F
Violent704/100K
Property2,573/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain18.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation3,116 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Yreka was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.