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What are the crime rate and median income in Trinity County, California?
The violent-crime rate in Trinity County was 5.2 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), close to the statewide rate (4.8). The median household earns $53,002 and the unemployment rate was 5.5% in August 2026. About 15,860 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 Trinity County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 82 violent and 144 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 5.2 per 1,000 people, is close to the California rate (4.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 9.1 per 1,000 residents, compared with 21.2 across California. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (93%).
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Trinity County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 82 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 3 | 0.19 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.25 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 76 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 144 | 9.1 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 64 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 77 | 4.9 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0.16 | 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 (1 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Trinity County?
Median household income is $53,002, 47% lower than the statewide figure ($99,122). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,800 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,073. 11.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 312 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Trinity County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,860 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $53,002 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $325,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,073 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.7% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 54.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.9% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 9.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Trinity County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Trinity County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (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 no Superfund site in Trinity County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 5 high-hazard dams in Trinity County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Trinity Dam (538 ft) and R. W. Matthews Dam (150 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Trinity County was covered by 9 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 4, Flood 3, Fire 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 357 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 17 community water systems, 9 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 6 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Trinity County?
Trinity County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include SR 3. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Trinity County?
Trinity County has 19 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private school (2023-24) in federal school lists. 1 nursing home is certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 22 fire or EMS stations and 2 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Trinity County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Trinity County: Round Valley Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land. 1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Hall City Cave. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Trinity County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Trinity County, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Ernies (Hayfork).
Liquor stores
No liquor stores are on the map in Trinity County.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Trinity County on the map.
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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 Trinity County?
Trinity County averaged 82 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 5.2 per 1,000 residents, close to the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 9.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Trinity County?
$53,002 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Trinity County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 312 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Trinity County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Trinity County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Trinity County right now?
Trinity County had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (active that day). Listed roads include SR 3.
How many nursing homes are in Trinity County?
1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Trinity County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County | 134,541 | 4.3 | $61,160 |
| Mendocino County | 90,244 | 4.5 | $68,092 |
| Shasta County | 181,436 | 5.4 | $72,636 |
| Siskiyou County | 43,466 | 5.7 | $59,095 |
| Tehama County | 65,167 | 5.0 | $63,784 |
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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