Clear Creek, CA

Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
273 Population 242/sq mi density
$48,417 Median Income $28,067 per capita
$231,900 Home Value $414,671 Zillow
$1,110 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$231,900 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Clear Creek, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,417
36% below
$28,067 per capita
Home Value
$231,900
18% below
Zillow: $414,671
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
5% below
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
33% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Clear Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clear Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
82%
Rent
95%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clear Creek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clear Creek residents earn a median household income of $48,417 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,067. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,004 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clear Creek is $231,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,671. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

22.6% of adults in Clear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clear Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population273
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans29.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$48,417
Per Capita$28,067
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

B+
Home Value$231,900
Rent$1,110
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$414,671
Housing Units191
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,992 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband50.4%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Clear Creek was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.