Placer County, CA
Living in Placer County
Bikeability22
Walkability18
Commute43
Public Transit21
Affordability17
Public Safety80
Airports53
Hospitals59
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
386kPopulation+49k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black2%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$90kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$472kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$358 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas62%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Placer County
United States45
California55
Property Crime in Placer County
United States48
California56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 8 | 8 |
| Feb | 40 | 8 | 9 |
| Mar | 43 | 7 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 6 | 3 |
| Dec | 38 | 8 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Placer County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Placer County, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Placer County, CA
Live Oak Waldorf School
15 miles, W
Forest Lake Christian School
18 miles, W
Christian Encounter High School
21 miles, W
Mount St Marys Academy
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Placer County, CA
William Jessup University
35 miles, SW
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
35 miles, SW
Sierra Nevada College
44 miles, E
Chamberlain University-California
44 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Placer County, CA
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NW
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
22 miles, W
Marshall Medical Center
24 miles, S
Tahoe Forest Hospital
33 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Placer County, CA
Sacramento International Airport
53 miles, SW
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
59 miles, NE
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
85 miles, S
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
119 miles, W