Occidental, CA
Living in Occidental
Bikeability5
Walkability22
Commute17
Public Transit6
Affordability33
Public Safety74
Airports79
Hospitals79
Colleges90
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
823Population-398 (2010–19)
64 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
40%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years1%
15 to 34 years7%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years58%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate14%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone55%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$691 (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector61%
Self-employed28%
Occupations
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Sales and office8%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van60%
Walked2%
Worked at home38%
Housing
$633kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$698 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M17%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas34%
Utility gas11%
Wood39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Occidental
United States45
California55
Santa Rosa Metro Area49
Sonoma County49
Property Crime in Occidental
United States48
California56
Santa Rosa Metro Area30
Sonoma County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 7 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 7 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 8 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Occidental
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Coastal Flooding6
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Occidental, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Occidental, CA
Plumfield Academy
4 miles, NE
Journey High School
5 miles, E
Stony Point Christian Academy
11 miles, E
Sonoma Country Day School
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Occidental, CA
Sonoma State University
15 miles, E
Bergin University of Canine Studies
16 miles, SE
Pacific Union College
29 miles, NE
Dominican University of California
37 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Occidental, CA
Sonoma Specialty Hospital
6 miles, E
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-Santa Rosa, Llc
10 miles, E
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
12 miles, NE
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Rosa
12 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Occidental, CA
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
10 miles, NE
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
61 miles, SE
San Francisco International Airport
62 miles, SE
Sacramento International Airport
75 miles, E