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Crescent Mills, CA

California

Crescent Mills is a small town in California with a population of 57.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 13/sq mi density
$2,000,001 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $2,000,001
609% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.8%
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 29.8%
140% higher than US avg

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

People

Population57
Median Age75.9 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female81% / 19%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$20,523
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$1,471M
Commute37 min

Housing

Home Value$2,000,001
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units24
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity31.5%
Uninsured7.9%
Smoking15.2%
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain13.0 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation3,918 ft (1,194 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband49.0%
Libraries1

Is Crescent Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crescent Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Crescent Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 29.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crescent Mills is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900.

Education

29.8% 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

Crescent Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 316 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Crescent Mills has a population of 57 with a density of 13 people per square mile. The median age is 75.9 years, 95% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

57
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
75.9yrs
Median Age
95% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 80.7%
Female 19.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Crescent Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Crescent Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crescent Mills is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Crescent Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$20,523
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
IRS Avg AGI$61,956

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate29.8%
140% above US avg
Establishments (County)784
County GDP$1,471M

Business (County)

Restaurants45
Healthcare54
Retail64

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,356
4% below US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Crescent Mills is $2,000,001, 609% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$2,000,001
609% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.3%

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-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units24
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,356
4% below US avg
Effective Rate0.17%
In Crescent Mills, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 26.4% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crescent Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.7%
Short Sleep34.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.9%
8% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,684
Dentists1:880
Mental Health1:317
Checkup Rate69.7%
Dental Visits64.1%
Premature Death11,258/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access45.5%
Healthcare Facilities54
Crescent Mills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.0 inches. The area enjoys 316 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.0 inches
66% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,918 ft (1,194 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates40.1007°N, 120.9217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54-point margin. 49.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.8%
D 21.8%

Winner: Republican by 54 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.8%
12% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access49.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities54
Restaurants45
Retail Stores64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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