Sierra County, CA
Living in Sierra County
Bikeability15
Walkability31
Commute29
Public Transit14
Affordability56
Public Safety67
Airports43
Hospitals65
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation-326 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate32%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income-$802 (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector48%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office17%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$231kMedian Home Value-$92k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$776Median Monthly Rent+$210 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas31%
Utility gas3%
Wood39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sierra County
United States45
California55
Property Crime in Sierra County
United States48
California56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 6 | 10 |
| Feb | 38 | 7 | 10 |
| Mar | 43 | 6 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 36 | 7 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sierra County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sierra County, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sierra County, CA
Sugar Bowl Academy
21 miles, SE
Squaw Valley Academy
31 miles, SE
Ananda Living Wisdom School
32 miles, SW
Lion & Lamb Christian School
34 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sierra County, CA
University of Nevada-Reno
38 miles, E
Sierra Nevada College
39 miles, SE
William Jessup University
67 miles, SW
California State University-Chico
71 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sierra County, CA
Eastern Plumas Hospital-Portola Campus
16 miles, N
Tahoe Forest Hospital
24 miles, SE
Plumas District Hospital
33 miles, NW
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
37 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sierra County, CA
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
41 miles, E
Sacramento International Airport
84 miles, SW
Redding Municipal Airport
114 miles, NW
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
123 miles, S