Hawkinsville, Yreka CA
Is Hawkinsville a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe9
Medium11
Low32
Other69
34 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape3
Child involved28
Assault6
Other3
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a hit-and-run near Miner Street Park, around the intersection of West Miner Street and South Gove. Reporting party mentioned the incident occurred in/near the park parking lot. A possible involved vehicle was described as a silver/gray SUV with Oregon plates, and the driver as wearing a white shirt and white hat (details only heard in one transmission). | W Miner St, Yreka, CA 96097 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement is assisting another agency near Emerald Point Apartments around N Foothill and Sierra Vista in Yreka. Officers are looking for a WMA carrying a blue sleeping bag and possibly a long rifle with an extended magazine, last seen leaving the apartments and walking through grass north of Foothill toward the truck stop. | N Foothill Dr, Yreka, CA 96097 | Weapons |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of two vehicles involved in possible reckless driving on northbound I-5 near the North Yreka area, with one white pickup reportedly swerving before one vehicle exited the freeway. | North St, Yreka, CA 96097 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assist a 79-year-old man near Richmond Road close to Grizzly Point Road. | Richmond Ln, Yreka, CA 96097 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at Rain Rock Casino in Yreka for a reported 56-year-old man having seizures upstairs in the surveillance room near Casino Way and nearby cross streets. | Casino Way, Yreka, CA 96097 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a public assist lift assist was performed for a 78-year-old male near South Gold Street, cross streets Butte and South. | S Gold St, Yreka, CA 96097 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible ankle injury involving an 11-year-old female was reported near the baseball field above Evergreen Elementary. Responders were dispatched but additional units were later canceled. The patient was reportedly transported by family against medical advice. | Evergreen Ln, Yreka, CA 96097 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for a 90-year-old female with chest pain near Deer Creek Way mobile park, space (number withheld). | Deer Creek Way space 21, Yreka, CA 96097 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a southbound vehicle near North Street in Yreka. A possible 2014 Kia utility was checked, and radio traffic indicates the vehicle registration appeared expired while the driver’s license information from Nebraska appeared valid, including an alternate address in (number withheld). | North St, Yreka, CA 96097 | Traffic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving a 54-year-old woman with high blood pressure was reported near North Main Street at Worcester Lodge Trailer Park. | N Main St, Yreka, CA 96097 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$239,510
Average Rent
$1,303
Vacancy Rate
8.5%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Hawkinsville is a rural neighborhood in Yreka, California, with affordable housing and a mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartments.
It has a vacancy rate of 8.5%, near the national median, and a population with diverse ancestries including English, Mexican, German, Irish, and Native American.
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Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 8.5% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Hawkinsville consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and apartments built mostly between 1970 and the present.
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1970-1999 and 2000-present |
|---|---|
| Owner vs Renter Mix | Mixed ownership and rental |
What buyers will notice right away
Median home price is well below most California neighborhoods.
Many homes built in the late 20th century with some newer construction.
Families & Lifestyle
Hawkinsville has a low-income population with a high rate of childhood poverty and a notable concentration of divorcees.
Affordable cost of living
Diverse cultural and linguistic heritage
Short commute times
Occupations — Balanced mix of sales, executive, manufacturing, and clerical jobs.
| Child Poverty Rate | 27.0% |
|---|---|
| Divorcee Concentration | Higher than 96.7% of U.S. neighborhoods |
Demographics
| Per Capita Income | |
|---|---|
| Top Ancestries | English (16.4%), Mexican (13.4%), German (12.7%), Irish (11.2%), Native American (5.2%) |
| Languages | English (92.5%), Spanish, Polish, Native American languages (0.8%) |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone or carpool to work.
Hawkinsville offers short commutes with a high rate of solo driving and carpooling.
Short Commutes — Most residents spend under 15 minutes commuting.
Car Dependency — High reliance on private vehicles and carpooling.
| Commute Time Under 15 Minutes | 68.5% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 82.8 |
| Carpool Rate | 14.7 |
Homes for sale near 96097
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawkinsville affordable?
Yes, median home prices and rents are lower than most California neighborhoods.
What ancestries are common in Hawkinsville?
English, Mexican, German, Irish, and Native American ancestries are prevalent.