Twain, CA

Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
414 Population 58/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Twain, CA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.2%
517% above
48.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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
617%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Twain a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 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 Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,972
Unemployment22.2%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.7 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
Broadband29.1%
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.
51.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.