Etna, CA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Etna, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Etna Almanac

Etna Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Etna Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Etna, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Etna High Schools (2004)

ETNA HIGH SCHOOL
400 HOWELL AVE.
530-467-3244
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 265 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

SCOTT RIVER HIGH (CONT.)
450 CAMPUS WAY
530-467-5279
A Non-traditional School
Serves 23 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

SCOTT RIVER COMMUNITY DAY
450 CAMPUS WAY
530-467-5279
A Non-traditional School
Serves 2 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 1.5

Etna Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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