Topaz, CA

Full City Profile · California · Alpine County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
221 Population 18/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Topaz, CA

At a Glance

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

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Topaz a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population221
Median Age20.9 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female21% / 79%
Foreign Born40.3%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain5.9 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
40.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.