Alta Sierra, CA
Living in Alta Sierra
Bikeability35
Walkability31
Commute33
Public Transit28
Affordability25
Public Safety78
Airports48
Hospitals38
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.3kPopulation+269 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$396kMedian Home Value-$20k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$536 (2010–19)
83%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198937%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Home Value
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas70%
Utility gas5%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alta Sierra
United States45
California55
Nevada County31
Property Crime in Alta Sierra
United States48
California56
Nevada County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 7 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 8 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Sierra
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alta Sierra, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alta Sierra, CA
Christian Encounter High School
3 miles, W
Mount St Marys Academy
6 miles, N
Charis Youth Center
7 miles, N
Forest Lake Christian School
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Alta Sierra, CA
William Jessup University
25 miles, SW
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
35 miles, S
Chamberlain University-California
39 miles, S
California State University-Sacramento
44 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta Sierra, CA
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
7 miles, N
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
13 miles, S
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
27 miles, SW
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Roseville
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Alta Sierra, CA
Sacramento International Airport
42 miles, SW
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
73 miles, E
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
86 miles, S
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
104 miles, SW