Siskiyou County

CA · Pop. 182,253 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Siskiyou County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 182,253.

$/Acre: $19,045

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 265 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 143.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax8.02%

Cost of Living Index123.5

Median Household Income$36,627

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$19,045

Median Home Price$863K

Acres for Sale860

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season265 days

Annual Rainfall61.8 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low44°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,552 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)271 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K281

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyWeak