Sierraville, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
233 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,169 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
60 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
49.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$795,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$568 $612 (US)
Median Rent
- $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 6 10 35
Feb 6 9 37
Mar 5 8 42
Apr 3 3 46
May 2 0 54
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 5 3 41
Dec 7 9 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 (35%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Loyalton Elementary
9 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Nevada-Reno
29 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Truckee Meadows Community College
30 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tahoe Forest Hospital
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
32 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
90 miles, W • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
121 miles, NW • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
126 miles, SW • 1 star
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