Lassen County

CA · Pop. 40,090 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Lassen County is a rural county in CA with a population of approximately 40,090.

$/Acre: $3,019
Property Tax: 0.73%
Growing Season: 203 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 22.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%
Local Sales Tax0.41%
Combined Sales Tax7.66%
Cost of Living Index122.9
Median Household Income$87,612
Poverty Rate25.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,019
Median Home Price$212K
Acres for Sale230
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season203 days
Annual Rainfall79 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low51°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,038 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)223 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K845
Property Crime /100K583
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town28 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Ag EconomyStrong