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Gold Mountain, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
91 Population 15/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gold Mountain, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
1,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Gold Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gold Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Gold Mountain reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,015/100K.

Education

100.0% of adults in Gold Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gold Mountain 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

Population91
Density15/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$568,109
Housing Units81
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,015/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain64.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,337 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+100.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Gold Mountain was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.