Furnace Creek, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
102 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
9.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,198 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$9,999 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$117 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$724 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
15.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Inyo County
7
Bishop Urban Area
7
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Inyo County
5
Bishop Urban Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 44
Feb 1 0 48
Mar 1 0 53
Apr 0 0 60
May 0 0 70
Jun 0 0 79
Jul 1 0 85
Aug 1 0 83
Sep 0 0 76
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 0 43

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Amargosa Valley Elementary School
25 miles, E • 2.8 star
Amargosa Middle School
25 miles, E • 2.3 star
Northwest Academy
26 miles, E • 1 star
Beatty High School
33 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Cerro Coso Community College
74 miles, SW • 1 star
University of Phoenix-Nevada
89 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Desert View Hospital
50 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

McCarran International Airport
99 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
136 miles, NW • 1 star
Meadows Field
140 miles, W • 1 star
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
160 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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