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Tulelake, CA

Tulelake, CA.

Population: 2,346 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tulelake, CA is $161,115 — up 0.5% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, volcanic activity, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,115

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$161,115
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.8%
5-year appreciation
+1.8%
10-year appreciation
+69.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$166,554
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$267,450
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$755/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$856/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,084/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,501/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,792/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.8 : 1
Schools include
Tulelake Continuation High, Tulelake High, Tulelake Basin Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, volcanic activity, wildfire, avalanche, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · volcanic activity: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
North Ridge Estates (24.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.2 in
Annual snowfall
43.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
75
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tule Lake National Monument (12 mi)
National parks include
Tule Lake National Monument, Lava Beds National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Long Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (LMT) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-55 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
56.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,364
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
62.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,601
Average weekly wage
$989
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TulelakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$161,115$695,380$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,364$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Tulelake, CA?
$161,115.
What is typical rent in Tulelake, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,084/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tulelake, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, volcanic activity, wildfire, avalanche, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Tulelake, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tulelake, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tulelake, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tulelake, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Tulelake, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tulelake, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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