Trinity County

CA · Pop. 84,573 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Trinity County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 84,573.

$/Acre: $16,060

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 270 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 126.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.77%

Combined Sales Tax8.02%

Cost of Living Index118.4

Median Household Income$58,120

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,060

Median Home Price$804K

Acres for Sale4070

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season270 days

Annual Rainfall76.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,356 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)301 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K628

Property Crime /100K521

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak