Nevada County, CA
Living in Nevada County
Bikeability33
Walkability38
Commute56
Public Transit18
Affordability29
Public Safety70
Airports45
Hospitals51
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
99kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate18%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$431kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$162 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas35%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas33%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nevada County
United States45
California55
Property Crime in Nevada County
United States48
California56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 9 | 16 |
| Feb | 40 | 9 | 16 |
| Mar | 43 | 8 | 15 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 7 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 44 | 7 | 9 |
| Dec | 38 | 10 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nevada County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nevada County, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nevada County, CA
Echo Ridge Christian School
16 miles, W
Ananda Living Wisdom School
16 miles, W
Charis Youth Center
17 miles, W
Mount St Marys Academy
17 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Nevada County, CA
William Jessup University
43 miles, SW
Sierra Nevada College
45 miles, E
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
49 miles, S
University of Nevada-Reno
54 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nevada County, CA
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
30 miles, SW
Tahoe Forest Hospital
31 miles, E
Eastern Plumas Hospital-Portola Campus
39 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Nevada County, CA
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
55 miles, E
Sacramento International Airport
61 miles, SW
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
100 miles, S
Redding Municipal Airport
116 miles, NW