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Twain, CA

Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
414 Population 58/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Twain, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
711/100K
87% above
2,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
48.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Twain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
390%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
222%
Crime
187%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Twain a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Twain reports 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,093/100K.

Education

14.0% of adults in Twain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Twain has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population414
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,972
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty48.4%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$307,417
Housing Units89
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent711/100K
Property2,093/100K

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,458 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Twain was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
51.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.