Live Oak, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,264 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,590 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$317,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$611 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$757 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sutter County
4
Yuba City Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sutter County
6
Yuba City Metro Area
5
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers and mild wetter winters typical of Mediterranean regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 1 44
Feb 6 2 46
Mar 6 1 49
Apr 3 0 53
May 2 0 61
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 68
Oct 2 0 60
Nov 5 3 49
Dec 7 1 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Live Oak High
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Luther Elementary
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
Valley Oak Continuation High
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
Live Oak Alternative
<1 miles, SE · 2.8star

Colleges

Yuba College
12 miles, S · 1.4star
Butte College
26 miles, NE · 1.4star

Hospitals

Orchard Hospital
6 miles, N · 3.2star
Adventist Health and Rideout
10 miles, S · 1.4star
Oroville Hospital
17 miles, NE · 2.3star

Airports

Sacramento International Airport
40 miles, S · 3.2star
Redding Municipal Airport
91 miles, N · 1star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
98 miles, S · 1star