Living in Lassen County, California
Lassen County is a county in California with a population of around 30,573. The main communities are Susanville.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $956/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $235K. The county has a moderate unemployment rate at 5.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 40°F) and warm summers (highs around 76°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Lassen County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Lassen County, California
Home price trend in Lassen County
Top Cities and towns in Lassen County
Susanville
Population: 17,947
Home price:$232,354
Rent Price trend in Lassen County
Demographics & Amenities in Lassen County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
36.6 Years
Average Family Size
3.44
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Lassen County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowTerrain & Weather in Lassen County
Average Summer temperature
82°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
10.81 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Lassen County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
57.6%
Total Employer Establishments
981,369
Poverty (%)
12.3%
Unemployment rate (%)
5.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Lassen County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Open carry prohibited, Concealed carry needs permit
Health inLassen County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Lassen County
Robbery
0.38/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
3.78/ per 1000
Burglary
5.52/ per 1000
Arson
0.13/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
4.42/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Lassen County
