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