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Valley Ranch, CA

Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
42 Population 37/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,015 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Ranch, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
1,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
19% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Valley Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Ranch a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Valley Ranch reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,015/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Valley Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valley Ranch has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population42
Density37/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$568,109
Housing Units44
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,015/100K

Health

Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.7%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain64.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,472 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Valley Ranch was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.