Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Squirrel Mountain Valley is a small town in California with a population of 1,020.

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,020 Population 567/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $40,530 per capita
$345,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $345,500
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Squirrel Mountain Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,020
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$40,530
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute35 min

Housing

Home Value$345,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.1%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,987 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Libraries28

Is Squirrel Mountain Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Squirrel Mountain Valley receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Squirrel Mountain Valley faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Squirrel Mountain Valley is $345,500, 23% above the national median.

Education

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Squirrel Mountain Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Squirrel Mountain Valley has a population of 1,020 with a density of 567 people per square mile. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).

Population

1,020
Total Population
567
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Squirrel Mountain Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Squirrel Mountain Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Squirrel Mountain Valley is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Squirrel Mountain Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$40,530
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
IRS Avg AGI$61,998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,569
Healthcare1,838
Retail2,004
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.8 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Squirrel Mountain Valley is $345,500, 23% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$345,500
23% above US avg
Median List Price$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
$/Sq Ft$209
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.2%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Rate1.53%
In Squirrel Mountain Valley, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.1% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Squirrel Mountain Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma12.2%
COPD9.3%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity28.9%
Depression29.1%
Mental Distress24.1%
Physical Distress17.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Checkup Rate70.9%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,838

Crime Rates: Squirrel Mountain Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Squirrel Mountain Valley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,987 ft (910 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density567/sq mi
Coordinates35.6175°N, 118.4047°W
County FIPS06029
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
68% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density567/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Restaurants1,569
Retail Stores2,004

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.8 min
Work from Home0.0%

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