What are the schools like in Caribou, CA?

School district data for Caribou is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Caribou?

The median household income in Caribou, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

Caribou, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Caribou, CA?

Caribou has a violent crime rate of 808.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1446.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Caribou, CA?

Caribou has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.3 inches.

Is Caribou, CA a Good Place to Live?

Caribou is a small town of 0 in California, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Caribou's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Caribou is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Caribou city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Caribou metro area.

Metric	Caribou, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Caribou's violent crime rate is 808.2 per 100,000 residents — 113% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

808.2 /100k

Property Crime

1446.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Caribou, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Caribou sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 109.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Caribou, CA
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.1"
Annual Snowfall	109.3"

Demographics

Metric	Caribou, CA	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Belden, CA 6 mi Twain, CA 7 mi Canyondam, CA 8 mi Paxton, CA 9 mi Prattville, CA 9 mi

Caribou vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caribou, CA affordable or expensive?

Caribou has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Caribou, CA?

Caribou's violent crime rate is 808.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1446.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Caribou?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Caribou, CA a good place to live?

Caribou, CA has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Caribou?

Caribou averages 41.8°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 109.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Caribou?

The population of Caribou, California is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Caribou?

Key numbers for living in Caribou: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 155 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Caribou side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.