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Bucks Lake, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Bucks Lake is a small town in California with a population of 20.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20 Population 2/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 276 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 Bucks Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,901M
Commute32 min

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain82.5 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation5,248 ft (1,600 m)

Education

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

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries7

Is Bucks Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bucks Lake 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. Bucks Lake 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 32 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

Bucks Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches, including 82.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Bucks Lake has a population of 20 with a density of 2 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

20
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
10.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 0%
Female 100%

Race & Ethnicity

Bucks Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bucks Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bucks Lake 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 32 minutes.

Income: Bucks Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$73,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,029
County GDP$12,901M

Business (County)

Restaurants457
Healthcare632
Retail676
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Bucks Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 82.5 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall82.5 inches
117% above US avg
Snowfall82.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,248 ft (1,600 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates39.8796°N, 121.1991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.1-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.9%
D 46.8%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 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 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area10.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities632
Restaurants457
Retail Stores676

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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