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Downieville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
174 Population 55/sq mi density
$112,000 Median Income $42,327 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
1,178 Violent Crime/100K 3,110 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,178 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Downieville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,000
49% above
$42,327 per capita
Violent Crime
1,178/100K
210% above
3,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
276 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
149%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
310%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Downieville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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.

Safety & Crime

Downieville reports 1,178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,110/100K.

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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population174
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$301,459
Housing Units232
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent1,178/100K
Property3,110/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain64.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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%
Broadband56.0%
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.
52.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.