Rough and Ready, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
659 Population 208/sq mi density
$100,417 Median Income $40,496 per capita
$659,900 Home Value $519,628 Zillow
$1,098 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$100,417 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$659,900 home value, $1,098/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rough and Ready, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,417
34% above
$40,496 per capita
Home Value
$659,900
134% above
Zillow: $519,628
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
6% below
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
10% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Rough and Ready Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
134%
Home Value
234%
Rent
94%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rough and Ready a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rough and Ready residents earn a median household income of $100,417 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,496. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rough and Ready is $659,900 , 134% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $519,628. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

37.2% of adults in Rough and Ready hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rough and Ready has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population659
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,417
Per Capita$40,496
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287

Housing

C+
Home Value$659,900
Rent$1,098
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$519,628
Housing Units425
Rent Burden14.1%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.0%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation2,037 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Rough and Ready was founded in 1850.
The median home in Rough and Ready was built in 1985.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.