Fort Dick, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,349 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,204 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$287,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$548 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$897 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Del Norte County
6
Crescent City Urban Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Del Norte County
5
Crescent City Urban Area
5
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (63%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 3 44
Feb 8 1 45
Mar 7 1 47
Apr 5 0 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 0 0 62
Aug 1 0 62
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 9 1 47
Dec 11 3 43

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Redwood Elementary
<1 miles, E · 1.9star
Smith River Elementary
4 miles, NE · 1.9star
Sunset High
4 miles, S · 2.3star
Pine Grove Elementary
6 miles, SW · 1.9star

Colleges

Rogue Community College
55 miles, E · 1.4star
Humboldt State University
69 miles, S · 1.9star

Hospitals

Sutter Coast Hospital
7 miles, SW · 3.2star
Curry General Hospital
40 miles, N · 3.2star
Mad River Community Hospital
67 miles, S · 4.1star

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
135 miles, SE · 1star