How long is the commute from Lake California, CA?
Workers who live in Lake California, CA take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Lake California get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake California | Tehama County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±12.5 points) | 76.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.4% (±11.2 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±5.2 points) | 11.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Lake California, the average commute is higher than in Tehama County (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake California, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tehama County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tehama County, Lake California ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 494 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake California
| Vehicles available | Lake California | Tehama County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.8 points) | 6.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% (±7.6 points) | 30.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±10.6 points) | 34.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.4% (±10.3 points) | 29.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Lake California, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Tehama County (6.1%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake California
| Lake California | Tehama County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±5.2 points) | 11.1% (±2.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±5.0 points) | 94.4% (±1.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±4.8 points) | 88.0% (±1.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake California, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Tehama County (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake California
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake California | — | 28.4 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Cottonwood (Shasta County) | 6.0 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Anderson | 7.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Red Bluff | 13 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Happy Valley | 13 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Palo Cedro | 14 mi | 33.2 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Redding | 17 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Centerville | 19 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Bella Vista | 20 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cottonwood (Shasta County), CA (22.2 minutes), Anderson, CA (19.7 minutes), Red Bluff, CA (20.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tehama County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Molinos | 28.6 minutes (±14.2) |
| 2 | Lake California | 28.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Red Bluff | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Tehama | 19.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Corning | 18.2 minutes (±2.6) |
Lake California is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lake California
How long is the average commute in Lake California?
Workers who live in Lake California, CA take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake California without a car?
2.9% of households in Lake California have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake California?
7.5% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Lake California worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake California CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake California CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake California CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lake California CDP, California (place:39460, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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