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Alleghany, CA

California

Alleghany is a small town in California with a population of 35.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
35 Population 100/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Alleghany Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population35
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans35.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,737
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,221M
Commute52 min

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation4,157 ft (1,267 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Commute52 min
Broadband18.0%
Libraries7

Is Alleghany a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alleghany receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Alleghany stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Alleghany experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Alleghany has a population of 35 with a density of 100 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

35
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Alleghany vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alleghany vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alleghany is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes.

Income: Alleghany vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,737
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
IRS Avg AGI$96,141

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,494
County GDP$6,221M

Business (County)

Restaurants264
Healthcare350
Retail388
Manufacturing140

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,403
112% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time52.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Alleghany has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,157 ft (1,267 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates39.4667°N, 120.8411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.2-point margin. 18.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.1%
D 54.4%

Winner: Democrat by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access18.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities350
Restaurants264
Retail Stores388

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute52.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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