What are the schools like in Igo, CA?

Igo is served primarily by Igo Ono Platina Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1.

What is the median household income in Igo?

The median household income in Igo, CA is $118,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Igo, CA?

Igo has an average high temperature of 54.4°F in January and 98.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Igo, CA affordable or expensive?

Igo's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Igo is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $350,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Igo has a violent crime rate of 384.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 981.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Igo, CA a Good Place to Live?

Igo is a small town of 95 in California, with a median household income of $118,750 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Igo stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 102.8

Igo's overall cost of living index is 102.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Igo costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Igo, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$350,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Igo's violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

384.8 /100k

Property Crime

981.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Igo is served primarily by Igo Ono Platina Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Igo, CA	National Avg
School District	Igo Ono Platina Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Igo sees average highs of 54.4°F in January and 98.5°F in July, with 62.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Igo, CA
Average High — January	54.4°F
Average High — July	98.5°F
Annual Precipitation	62.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Igo, CA	National Avg
Population	95	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ono, CA 4 mi Centerville CDP (Shasta County), CA 5 mi Happy Valley, CA 7 mi Shasta, CA 8 mi Keswick, CA 9 mi

Igo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Igo, CA affordable or expensive?

Igo's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Igo roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $350,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Igo, CA?

Igo's violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 981.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Igo?

Public schools in Igo are operated by Igo Ono Platina Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Igo, CA a good place to live?

Igo, CA has a population of 95, a median household income of $118,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Igo?

Igo averages 54.4°F in January and 98.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.9 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Igo?

The population of Igo, California is 95 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Igo?

Key numbers for living in Igo: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $350,000, median household income $118,750, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Igo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.