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Etna, CA


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Etna, California

Etna, California, in Siskiyou county, is 60 miles S of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 212 miles N of Sacramento, California. The city is home to some 781 residents.

The People and Families of Etna

In Etna, about 56% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Etna.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Etna had a median family income of $30,461. Home-based work is more common in Etna than in most places.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Etna. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Etna can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Etna Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Etna was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Etna you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Etna, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Etna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyEtna Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyEtna Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Etna Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Etna Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Etna Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Etna, CA

Comparing Etna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population74
Racial Diversity61
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes610
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Rents510
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime79
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