Median Income
$39,632
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
30.2%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,140
2% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Truchas Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population278
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,632
Per Capita$29,769
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Housing
B
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,140
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity41.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.7 in/yr
Elevation8,007 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
CommuteN/A
Libraries4
Is Truchas a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Truchas receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Truchas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Truchas is $39,632, 47% below the national average of $75,149. 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%.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month.
Education
30.2% 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
Truchas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Truchas has a population of 278 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 66.8 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.6%).
Population
66.8yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 42.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Spanish | 57.8% |
| 331% above US avg |
The median household income in Truchas is $39,632, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $39,632 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $29,769 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,455 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,449 |
| County GDP | $1,521M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Healthcare | 105 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg |
Monthly rent averages $1,140 (2% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,140 |
| 2% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg |
In Truchas, 41.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 32.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Truchas vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 14.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 66.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,930/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
Crime Rates: Truchas vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
Safety Score
Truchas has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 12.7 inches |
| 67% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,007 ft (2,441 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0367°N, 105.8125°W |
| County FIPS | 35055 |