Westwood, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
769 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,480 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$176,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$378 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$623 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
20.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lassen County
7
Susanville Urban Area
7
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lassen County
4
Susanville Urban Area
4
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (61%) 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 5 13 35
Feb 4 10 38
Mar 4 9 43
Apr 2 4 48
May 2 0 56
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 4 4 41
Dec 5 10 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Westwood High
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
Fletcher Walker Elementary
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
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Colleges

Lassen Community College
21 miles, E · 1.4star
Butte College
57 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Banner Lassen Medical Center
22 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
69 miles, NW · 1star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
86 miles, SE · 2.3star
Sacramento International Airport
116 miles, SW · 3.2star
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