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Calpine, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
83 Population 117/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Calpine, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
1,015/100K property
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
326 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calpine a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Calpine reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,015/100K.

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population83
Median Age13.1 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.0%

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$363,612
Housing Units54
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,015/100K

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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%
Broadband10.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.