Furnace Creek, CA

Full City Profile · California · Inyo County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
102 Population 3/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $265,453 Zillow
79°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Furnace Creek, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $265,453
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
4% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
79°F

How Furnace Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
4%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Furnace Creek a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Furnace Creek is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,453. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

32.3% of adults in Furnace Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Furnace Creek has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 104°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Data Overview

People

Population102
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,009
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership24.3%
Zillow$265,453
Housing Units133
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.2%
Premature Death10,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp79°F
Rain2.2 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation-227 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband35.1%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Furnace Creek was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.