Calpine, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
83
Population
117/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Calpine, CA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
68.2%
102% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
How Calpine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calpine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
202%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calpine a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
68.2% of adults in Calpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calpine has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age13.1 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,996
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$372,947
Housing Units54
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death4,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation4,994 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+68.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Calpine was built in 1938.
27.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.