Alleghany, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
35 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,974 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
52 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$334,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$907 $612 (US)
Median Rent
- $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sierra County
3
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sierra County
2
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 10 35
Feb 10 9 37
Mar 8 8 41
Apr 4 3 45
May 3 0 53
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 7 3 41
Dec 11 9 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 1, CA
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Schools

Downieville Junior-Senior High
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Downieville Elementary
7 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Yuba College
44 miles, W • 1.4 star
Butte College
45 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Tahoe Forest Hospital
36 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
57 miles, E • 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
67 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
105 miles, NW • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
111 miles, SW • 1 star
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