What are the schools like in Wautec, CA?

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

What is the median household income in Wautec?

The median household income in Wautec, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 42.9%.

What is the weather like in Wautec, CA?

Wautec has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 67.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.8 inches.

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

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

Wautec has a violent crime rate of 477.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1551.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wautec, CA a Good Place to Live?

Wautec is a small town of 17 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 42.9% unemployment rate.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wautec is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wautec 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 Wautec metro area.

Metric	Wautec, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Wautec's violent crime rate is 477.3 per 100,000 residents — 26% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

477.3 /100k

Property Crime

1551.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wautec, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	50.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wautec sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 67.1°F in July, with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation and 2.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wautec, CA
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	67.1°F
Annual Precipitation	51.7"
Annual Snowfall	2.8"

Demographics

Metric	Wautec, CA	National Avg
Population	17	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	42.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	23.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	41.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kep'el, CA 5 mi Orick, CA 12 mi Weitchpec, CA 14 mi Klamath, CA 18 mi Big Lagoon, CA 19 mi

Wautec vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wautec, CA affordable or expensive?

Wautec 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 Wautec, CA?

Wautec's violent crime rate is 477.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1551.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wautec?

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

Is Wautec, CA a good place to live?

Wautec, CA has a population of 17, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 42.9%. 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 Wautec?

Wautec averages 51.9°F in January and 67.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches with about 2.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wautec?

The population of Wautec, California is 17 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wautec?

Key numbers for living in Wautec: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wautec side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.