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Life in Willits, California

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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Willits, California? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Willits?
Pearl Marill reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
Summer in Willits is extremely hot. It can get to be over 100 degrees during the day, but then cools down substantially at night. Winters are chilly and rainy and don't typically have much snow, unless you live in the surrounding mountain areas like Brooktrails, that have higher elevations. Then there may be snow, but not generally much. Willits weather is fairly mild compared to cities like New York and Chicago.Crime that occurs in Willits is primarily drug and alcohol related. Because the area is a part of the emerald triangle, the town subsists of many people who grow marijuana. Arrests for possession and distribution are common in Willits. Drunk driving is another crime that happens in Willits, as the option for alternative ways for fun are few for the Willits youth.Willits is a primarily white town. Brooktrails is a popular area to live, which is a more mountainous and secluded area up Sherwood Rd. at the Northern end of Main St. Houses in Brooktrails range from affordable wooded apartments to expansive artisanal mansions that have been crafted by local artists and architects. The Valley is another part of Willits that is popular for ranchers and people involved in agriculture and farming. These houses are old farmhouses, and tend to be on property that includes barns, horses, and other assets. The best parts of Willits also include Main Street which has a strip of restaurants and shops owned and operated by Willits locals. The neighborhoods surrounding Main st. are quaint and include houses that range from small to large, from basic to Victorian styles. Less desirable areas to live are the residential apartment complexes on the South end of town, behind the local Walgreens and Goodwill Store.The people in Willits are a unique combination of blue collar ranchers and laborers, hippies who grow pot, artists, and young people that move there to do sustainable farming and raise children. Willits is not a good place for singles to meet people, as most people are already married and have kids. Racially, Willits is not extremely diverse, and the population consists primarily of Caucasion and Hispanic folks. People with an interest in creating family, art, gardening, and small community living will fit in here. People looking for a culturally diverse town will not fit in here.
Downtown AreaRestaurantsSchoolsSingle life
The downtown area/shopping is small but cute. There are two very popular clothing stores, that include Moon Lady, and Mazahar. Both are on the pricey side, but have very unique items.The top 3 restaurants in Willits are Adams, El Mexicano Restaurante, and Anna's, which has sushi and chinese food.The quality of the public schools is average. There are programs that used to bring the quality higher, such as the popular Peer Counseling Program, which provided students leadership, counseling, and performance opportunities, but these are being moved.Not much during the non-trim season. But many a trimmer has fallen in love with another during those infamous 3 fall months.
Noisetown comparison vs.Best hospitalTourist attractions
Currently, CalTrans is building a bipass which is causing noise disturbance in the Valley area of WillitsWillits is sandwiched between Ukiah and Laytonville. Ukiah has more arts, culture, shops and restaurants and is less rural. Laytonville is much smaller than Willits, and has very few shops in the town. Of the three places, Ukiah has more options for work, social events, and culture. Laytonville has practically nothing, containing a local grocery store called Geigers, the local bar called Wheels, a music venue called Boomers, and a few smatterings of other small stores.Howard Hospital is the Willits hospital and it has a good reputation.The downtown strip is cute to explore. The Russian River is also within 10 miles of Willits, off of Covelo Road, and many locals drive to the River to sunbathe, picnic, and lounge. There are many beautiful river spots, including Cable Rock, and Jacuzzi Beach.
General comments   
Willits feels like a small town. People know one another by name, and the local ice-cream shops, clothing stores, and restaurants are run by people who have lived in the town for a substantial amount of time. Willits has a big seasonal population, and attracts thousands of artists, hippies, and wanderers around september through december to trim weed.   
Willits, California population: 4888

How many black people live in Willits? How many white people?
Number of White People3862Percentage of White people79%
Number of Black People56Percentage of Black people1.1%
Number of Hispanic People989Percentage of Hispanic people20.2%
Number of Asian People114Percentage of Asian people2.3%
Number of American Indian People351Percentage of American Indian people7.2%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

Willits, California

Percent college grads: 13.1%
Percent grad school grads: 7.5%
Unemployment rate: 12.4
Median house value: 272100
Median income: 40465


How many singles in Willits?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
4152211.88men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
109571.91men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
1882660.71men for each woman


Crimes in Willits, California
CrimesAbsolute numbersAverage percentage chance of being a victim in
by typeof crimesOne YearFive Years
Murders00%0%
Robberies120%1%
Aggr. Assault261%3%
Burglary302%9%
Auto Theft200%2%

Weather History for Willits, California


Willits, California Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00000310000
February00000290000
March00000310000
April00000327000
May00000022900
June00000003000
July00000002290
August00000000310
September000000014160
October000000112000
November000001911000
December00000310000
Average year000001447175760
How many days and how much precipitation and snow for Willits, California?

Number of days of rain
(.1 inch or greater)
total rainfallNumber of days of snow
(.5 inch or greater)
Total snowfall
January119.2600.1
February108.2300.4
March9600
April6300
May3100
June0000
July0000
August0000
September1000
October4200
November8700
December111000
Average year675000
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00002803000
February000031114000
March00000023800
April00000003000
May00000003280
June00000000624
July00000000031
August00000000031
September00000000030
October000000010201
November00000022800
December000010165000
Average year00004127675954117


How many hot humid days a year does Willits, California have?
How many cloudy days a year does Willits, California have?
How many sunny days a year does Willits, California have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does Willits, California have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January000031121313
February0001711111411
March00031014159
April00030015157
May00031018155
June00030022132
July000112027020
August00003127020
September00012924121
October00003121134
November00003014149
December000031131313
Average year000151214222164580


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.