Scotia, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
30.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$327,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$713 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,015 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Humboldt County
5
Eureka-Arcata Urban 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

Humboldt County
6
Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
6
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (49%) 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 1 45
Feb 8 1 48
Mar 7 1 50
Apr 4 0 55
May 3 0 61
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 7 0 50
Dec 10 1 45

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Stanwood A Murphy Elementary
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
Eagle Prairie Elementary
2 miles, NE · 1.4star
Monument Middle
2 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Colleges

College of the Redwoods
16 miles, N · 1.4star
Humboldt State University
28 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Redwood Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N · 4.1star
Sempervirens
21 miles, N
St Joseph Hospital
21 miles, N · 2.3star
Mad River Community Hospital
29 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
95 miles, E · 1star
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