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Topaz, CA

Full City Profile · California · Alpine County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
221 Population 18/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
524 Violent Crime/100K 2,414 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Topaz, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
524/100K
38% above
2,414/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
13.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Topaz Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
138%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Topaz a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Topaz reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,414/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Topaz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 13.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Topaz has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population221
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female21% / 79%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,353
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership29.8%
Zillow$329,956
Housing Units63
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

F
Violent524/100K
Property2,414/100K

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death27,650/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,010 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+13.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Topaz was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.573 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.