Modoc County, California
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 10% of US counties
- top 6% for summer humidity
- bottom 1% for comfortable days
Modoc County is a county in California with about 8,651 residents. It grades B for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on income tax and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.modoc.ca.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 1.7 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 18% of US counties
Home Value$185k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$796better than 55% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.77%better than 57% of US counties
Income Tax12.77%better than 2% of US counties
Sales Tax8.85%better than 17% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden18.29%better than 4% of US counties
Unemployment7.6%better than 12% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation14.0 in5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall53.7 inbetter than 10% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 55% of US counties
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 94% of US counties
Comfortable Days14 daysbetter than 1% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.7better than 59% of US counties
School Quality54.4better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime1395/100kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Crime945/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Community
Population8,65119th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.588th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9514th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.9%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.5%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 78% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 65% of US counties
Airport Distance205 mibetter than 13% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.3%better than 28% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Modoc County an affordable place to live?
- Modoc County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 18% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Modoc County?
- The median home value in Modoc County is $185k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Modoc County?
- Median household income in Modoc County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Modoc County?
- Median gross rent in Modoc County is $796 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Modoc County safe?
- Modoc County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1395/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 945/100k.
- What is the weather like in Modoc County?
- Modoc County averages 68°F in July and 33°F in January, with 14.0 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Modoc County?
- Public-school quality in Modoc County is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Modoc County?
- The average one-way commute in Modoc County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)