Rail Road Flat, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
696 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,656 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$366,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$766 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$593 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calaveras County
5
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

Calaveras County
3
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 4 43
Feb 6 4 46
Mar 5 4 49
Apr 3 2 53
May 2 0 61
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 2 0 60
Nov 4 1 50
Dec 6 4 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Rail Road Flat Elementary
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
West Point Elementary
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Columbia College
23 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sutter Amador Hospital
12 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Mark Twain Medical Center
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Adventist Health Sonora
27 miles, S • 3.2 star
Marshall Medical Center
30 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
48 miles, W • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
62 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
91 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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