Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA

Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
265 Population 87/sq mi density
$75,972 Median Income $62,743 per capita
$475,000 Home Value $359,654 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$75,972 median income, 12.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$475,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,972
1% above
$62,743 per capita
Home Value
$475,000
68% above
Zillow: $359,654
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Lake Almanor Peninsula Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
168%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Almanor Peninsula a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Almanor Peninsula residents earn a median household income of $75,972 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,743. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,004 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Almanor Peninsula is $475,000 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,654. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

33.7% of adults in Lake Almanor Peninsula hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Almanor Peninsula has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population265
Median Age65.4 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,972
Per Capita$62,743
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

B
Home Value$475,000
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$359,654
Housing Units679
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,657 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Almanor Peninsula was built in 1989.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.