At a Glance
Median Income
$112,000
$42,327 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
16.6% smoking rate
How Downieville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Downieville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Downieville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Downieville residents earn a median household income of $112,000 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,327. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Education
11.4% of adults in Downieville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Downieville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,000
Per Capita$42,327
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$303,479
Housing Units232
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death4,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain64.9 in/yr
Elevation3,450 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Downieville was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
59.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.