Tehama County

CA · Pop. 137,193 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Tehama County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 137,193.

$/Acre: $31,839

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 292 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 407.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.43%

Combined Sales Tax7.68%

Cost of Living Index125.1

Median Household Income$89,381

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$31,839

Median Home Price$1375K

Acres for Sale2694

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season292 days

Annual Rainfall13.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low54°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,440 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)343 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K564

Property Crime /100K747

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak