At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
44.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.2% smoking rate
How Big Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Creek a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
42.9% of adults in Big Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Creek has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,725
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty44.0%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,075
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$570,346
Housing Units76
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation4,978 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Creek was built in 1980.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.