At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$47,114 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
12.3% smoking rate
How Placerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Placerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Placerville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Placerville residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,114. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 267 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Education
2.7% of adults in Placerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Placerville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population37
Median Age69.5 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans35.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$47,114
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$777
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$393,433
Housing Units86
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,308 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Placerville was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.