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Susanville Area Facts

  • Susanville has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Susanville crime rates are 38% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Susanville is 28% lower than the California average
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Not a good place for Black people or Black friendly people User Rating 1 rating By Sunnyone ( Apr 06, 2012) No transportation services for Black people not in with the police. Even if you're not Black and in with the police, never call "The Bergs" or Mt Lassen transportation services. Actually I'm a Black professional who works here and they still treated me Like dirt. I think they're ...Read More stuck in the 18th century. Also, it may be a good place to start a non racist taxi cab service to startle the dimwit companies of Mt Lassen and the Bergs. Might improve the entire city! Just remember when you're here hold your head up high and keep it moving. Especially if you're Black. Don't know yet whether or not they're violent towards those with Black skin color. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Susanville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Compton Park
      Pat Murphy Little League Park
      Memorial Park
      Riverside Park
      Riverside Park
      Pancera Plaza
      Entrance Susanville Ranch Park
      Susan River Park

      Entertainment

      Lassen County Fairgrounds
      Lassen Historical Museum
      Sierra Theater
      Lassen County Arts Council
      Uptown Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Sarsaparilla Stand
      T&A Cocktail Lounge & Club
      Panda Express
      Little Caesars
      Port of Subs
      Burger King
      Subway
      Jack in the Box

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in Susanville? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Susanville.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Susanville? The cost of living in Susanville is 100/100 - which is 28% lower than California.
      Susanville
      100

      same as average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Susanville? Susanville crime rates are 1,764, which are 38% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,764 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57  

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Susanville? The median income in Susanville is $47,685 which is 25% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $47,68514% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $11,79760% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      75% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Susanville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Banner Lassen Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. George Barakat, MD
      Lassen Indian Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Susanville home prices? Susanville home prices are $175,100 - which is 57% lower than California
      Median home value
      $175,1005% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9282% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Susanville have good schools? The Susanville graduation rate is 60% - which is 25% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      60%

      28% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      22% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Susanville a good place to live? Susanville has an overall rating of 32% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      32%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      20%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      6 total surveys

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