Sierra City, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
213 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,543 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$380,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$821 $612 (US)
Median Rent
- $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.5% 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 8 10 35
Feb 9 9 37
Mar 8 8 41
Apr 4 3 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 7 3 41
Dec 10 8 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 37%
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
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
Downieville Elementary
11 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Sierra Nevada College
43 miles, SE • 2.3 star
University of Nevada-Reno
43 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Tahoe Forest Hospital
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
33 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
46 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
80 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
109 miles, NW • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
121 miles, SW • 1 star
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