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Mendocino County, California in numbers: crime, income, hazards
The violent-crime rate in Mendocino County was 4.5 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), close to the statewide rate (4.8). The median household earns $68,092 and the unemployment rate was 5.6% in August 2026. About 90,244 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Mendocino County?
Police agencies in Mendocino County reported an average of 406 violent crimes and 557 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.5: close to the California rate (4.8), and 23% higher than the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 6.2 per 1,000 (California: 21.2; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (83%). CDC death records show about 6 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.8 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Mendocino County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 406 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 33 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 32 | 0.36 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 338 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 557 | 6.2 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 86 | 0.96 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 378 | 4.2 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 93 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (4 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Mendocino County?
The median household in Mendocino County earns $68,092 a year, 31% lower than the California median ($99,122). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $512,200 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,317. 17.4% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,037 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Mendocino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,244 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,092 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $512,200 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,317 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 44.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.7% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Mendocino County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Mendocino County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Mendocino County: Coast Wood Preserving. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Mendocino County has 15 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 13 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Coyote Valley Dam (180 ft) and Crawford Ranch (80 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
1 facility in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 60 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Mendocino County was covered by 9 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 4, Fire 3, Flood 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 41 community water systems, 8 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 14 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include SR 1, US 101 and SR 162. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Mendocino County?
Federal school lists show 66 public and 5 private schools in the county. 4 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 49 fire or EMS stations and 7 police or sheriff stations. 13 state parks or recreation areas: Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area, Caspar Headlands State Beach, Greenwood State Beach, Hendy Woods State Park and MacKerricher State Park and 8 more.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Mendocino County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Mendocino County: Manchester-Point Arena Rancheria, Round Valley Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Redwood Valley Rancheria, Pinoleville Rancheria, Sherwood Valley Rancheria and Off-Reservation Trust Land and Coyote Valley Reservation and 3 more.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Mendocino County
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Mendocino County, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: America's Defense LLC (Ukiah), Coast Hardware & Radio Shack (Fort Bragg), Flying S Ranch Sales (Redwood Valley), Gi Joe's LLC (Ukiah), M & M Feed & Supply INC (Covelo), Mendocino County Guns (Fort Bragg) and Pacific Outfitters Ukiah (Ukiah).
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map in Mendocino County: Albion Grocery And Liquor (Albion), Beverage House Liquor #34 (Willits), Beverage House Liquor #35 (Willits), Caddell & Williams (Ukiah), Kwik Pik Market (Ukiah), Laytonville Liquor & Food INC (Laytonville), South Side Store (Ukiah) and Ukiah Liquor & Food (Ukiah).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Mendocino County: Planned Parenthood Northern California-Ukiah Center (Ukiah).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Mendocino County?
Mendocino County averaged 406 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.5 per 1,000 residents, close to the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 6.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Mendocino County?
$68,092 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Mendocino County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,037 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Mendocino County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Mendocino County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Mendocino County?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Mendocino County: Coast Wood Preserving.
Is there road construction in Mendocino County right now?
Mendocino County had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include SR 1, US 101 and SR 162.
How many nursing homes are in Mendocino County?
4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Mendocino County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn County | 28,494 | 5.1 | $67,139 |
| Humboldt County | 134,541 | 4.3 | $61,160 |
| Lake County | 68,152 | 6.8 | $60,621 |
| Sonoma County | 485,040 | 2.8 | $104,674 |
| Tehama County | 65,167 | 5.0 | $63,784 |
| Trinity County | 15,860 | 5.2 | $53,002 |
More: California statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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