What are the schools like in Littlerock, CA?

Littlerock is served primarily by Keppel Union Elementary. The district operates 6 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.2:1.

What is the median household income in Littlerock?

The median household income in Littlerock, CA is $68,194 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Littlerock, CA?

Littlerock has an average high temperature of 59.7°F in January and 98.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Littlerock, CA affordable or expensive?

Littlerock's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Littlerock is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $319,400 and the median rent is $1,783 per month.

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

Littlerock has a violent crime rate of 558.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1902.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Littlerock, CA a Good Place to Live?

Littlerock is a small town of 1,509 in California, with a median household income of $68,194 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Littlerock is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Littlerock 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: 115.5

Littlerock's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Littlerock costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Littlerock, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$319,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,783	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,194	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Littlerock's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

558.4 /100k

Property Crime

1902.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Littlerock is served primarily by Keppel Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Littlerock, CA	National Avg
School District	Keppel Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	25.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Littlerock sees average highs of 59.7°F in January and 98.7°F in July, with 6.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Littlerock, CA
Average High — January	59.7°F
Average High — July	98.7°F
Annual Precipitation	6.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Littlerock, CA	National Avg
Population	1,509	—
Median Age	25.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	56.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	35.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	64.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.5%	22.2%
65 and over	4.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Littlerock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Littlerock, CA affordable or expensive?

Littlerock's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Littlerock roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $319,400 and median rent is $1,783/month.

What is the crime rate in Littlerock, CA?

Littlerock's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1902.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Littlerock?

Public schools in Littlerock are operated by Keppel Union Elementary. The district has 6 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.2:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Littlerock, CA a good place to live?

Littlerock, CA has a population of 1,509, a median household income of $68,194, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. 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 Littlerock?

Littlerock averages 59.7°F in January and 98.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.8 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Littlerock?

The population of Littlerock, California is 1,509 with a median age of 25.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Littlerock?

Key numbers for living in Littlerock: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $319,400, median household income $68,194, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Littlerock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.