Washington, CA

Full City Profile · California · Nevada County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
124 Population 65/sq mi density
$1,328 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Washington, CA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,328/mo
14% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Washington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
114%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washington a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

6.5% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population124
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$33,172
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$6,221M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206

Housing

Home Value
Rent$1,328
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$455,116
Housing Units67
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain62.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation2,695 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Broadband59.6%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Washington was founded in 1849.
The median home in Washington was built in 1938.
77.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.