Valley Ranch, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
42
Population
37/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley Ranch, CA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
66.7% high school+
Obesity Rate
26.0%
19% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valley Ranch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Density37/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$568,109
Housing Units44
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.7%
Premature Death4,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.