City safety & data profile

Red BluffCA

Red Bluff, CA is a 14K-resident city in Tehama County with a median household income of $51,529.

Tehama County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Red Bluff, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Red Bluff has a population larger than 24% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $299,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

14K
Population
Top 76%
By size
$51,529
Median income
$299,900
Median home
18.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Red Bluff

Red Bluff posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Red Bluff area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Red Bluff

Where Red Bluff income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,529 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Red Bluff, CA beyond the headline numbers

Red Bluff sits inside Tehama County, California, at roughly 40.18°N, -122.24°W. Population 14,131, $51,529 median household income. Median home value $299,900, median rent $1,121. Poverty rate 18.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Red Bluff's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.8%, then high blood pressure at 34.3%. 1 hospital in/around Red Bluff, 4/5 avg rating, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Red Bluff from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,131
Red Bluff
Median Income
$51,529
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$299,900
+32% vs avg
Median Age
34.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Tehama County) - Red Bluff's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
65K+3%
Median Income
$63,784+52%
Median Home Value
$339,600+92%
Poverty Rate
15.6%-21%
Unemployment
5.8%-63%

Economics

Economics indicators for Red Bluff, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
Poverty Rate
18.8% +32% vs avg
Unemployment 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 11.7%
Work From Home 7.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 66.4%
African American 3%
Asian 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.8%
High Blood Pressure
34.3%
Obesity
32.4%
Physical Inactivity
28.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.3%
Current Smoking
17%
Binge Drinking
16.2%
Diabetes
12.6%
Current Asthma
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.7%
Annual Checkup 70.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
RED BLUFF · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Red Bluff, CA? ▼
Red Bluff, CA has a population of 14,131 people, located in Tehama County, California.
What is the median household income in Red Bluff? ▼
The median household income in Red Bluff, CA is $51,529 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.8%.
What is the median home value in Red Bluff? ▼
The median home value in Red Bluff, CA is $299,900. Median rent is $1,121/month.
What are the top health concerns in Red Bluff? ▼
The top health indicators in Red Bluff include Short Sleep Duration (36.8%), High Blood Pressure (34.3%), Obesity (32.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Red Bluff? ▼
Red Bluff has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Red Bluff? ▼
The median age in Red Bluff, CA is 34.2 years. 11.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Red Bluff, CA is located in Tehama County, California. With a population of 14K and a $51,529 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Red Bluff area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Red Bluff's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Tehama County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.