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Sierra City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
Sierra City, CA
At a Glance
How Sierra City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sierra City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sierra City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sierra City residents earn a median household income of $92,543 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,022. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sierra City is $380,600 , 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,077. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Sierra City 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
24.9% of adults in Sierra City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sierra City 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.