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Westwood, CA

Census-designated place in Lassen County, California.

Population

1,063

Land area

5.6sq mi

People per sq mi

191

ZIP codes

0

Westwood and its ZIP codes

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Westwood at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $59,375 a year, 40% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,000 (80% below California) and median rent is $947 a month.

Local data for Westwood, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Westwood, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,375

Poverty rate

21.7%

Median home value

$147,000

Median rent

$947/mo

Homeownership

62.3%

Bachelor's or higher

15.4%

Median age

47.4

Average commute

17.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (143), Irish Americans (84), Italian Americans (44).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lassen County. PPP loans are for Westwood.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,015

8,945 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,818

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$186M

FY 2026, $5,681 per person

Lassen County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Westwood, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone33.0%
  • Carpooled44.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.2%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Westwood, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

578

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

63

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 25°F

37.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Westwood, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities near Westwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Clear CreekCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.1
Hamilton BranchCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.1
East ShoreCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.2
Lake Almanor PeninsulaCensus-designated place6.7 mi3
Lake Almanor Country ClubCensus-designated place8 mi2.7
CanyondamCensus-designated place9.9 mi0.8
PrattvilleCensus-designated place10 mi0.6
AlmanorCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
Lake Almanor WestCensus-designated place11 mi2.3
GreenvilleCensus-designated place12 mi8
ChesterCensus-designated place12 mi7.3
Crescent MillsCensus-designated place14 mi4.2
Indian FallsCensus-designated place17 mi1.8
Warner ValleyCensus-designated place17 mi17.4
CaribouCensus-designated place17 mi0.2
TwainCensus-designated place18 mi7.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Westwood, CA in?
Westwood is in Lassen County, California.
What is the population of Westwood, CA?
About 1,063 people live in Westwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Westwood?
Nearby places include Clear Creek (2.3 mi), Hamilton Branch (4.8 mi), East Shore (5.4 mi), Lake Almanor Peninsula (6.7 mi), Lake Almanor Country Club (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023