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Bluewater, CA

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Bluewater is a small town in California with a population of 144. Residents earn $65,313 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
144 Population 137/sq mi density
$65,313 Median Income $45,452 per capita
$79,300 Home Value
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,300 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,313
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $79,300
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.3%
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population144
Median Age75.0 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans40.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$45,452
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$849M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units462
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking17.9%
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain4.6 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.0%
Libraries5

Is Bluewater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bluewater receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Bluewater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bluewater is $65,313, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bluewater is $79,300, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.3% 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

Bluewater has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Bluewater has a population of 144 with a density of 137 people per square mile. The median age is 75.0 years, 93% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%), with 4.2% Hispanic.

Population

144
Total Population
137
People / sq mi
75.0yrs
Median Age
93% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bluewater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Bluewater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bluewater is $65,313, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Bluewater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,313
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,452
Avg Weekly Wage$992
IRS Avg AGI$50,052

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)402
County GDP$849M

Business (County)

Restaurants74
Healthcare26
Retail87
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,768
8% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.4 min
Drive Alone58.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home41.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bluewater is $79,300, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,300
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden19.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%
Housing Units462
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,768
8% above US avg
Effective Rate4.75%
In Bluewater, 31.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 17.9% are current smokers. 23.2% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bluewater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
1% below US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.9%
28% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress15.2%
Short Sleep34.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.7%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,735
Dentists1:1,651
Mental Health1:1,114
Checkup Rate61.3%
Dental Visits49.7%
Premature Death23,645/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.7/10
Exercise Access41.8%
Healthcare Facilities26
Bluewater has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. Annual precipitation is 4.6 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall4.6 inches
88% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates34.1754°N, 114.2650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS04012
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.2-point margin. 76.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.8%
D 27.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+5.3%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density137/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants74
Retail Stores87

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.4 min
Drive Alone58.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home41.4%

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