Modoc County

CA · Pop. 175,031 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Modoc County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 175,031.

$/Acre: $23,718

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 259 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 216.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax8.19%

Cost of Living Index120.1

Median Household Income$39,755

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$23,718

Median Home Price$1039K

Acres for Sale3344

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season259 days

Annual Rainfall5.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low46°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,254 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)131 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K637

Property Crime /100K553

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak