Nevada County

CA · Pop. 191,257 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Nevada County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 191,257.

$/Acre: $12,046

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 287 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 120/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.99%

Combined Sales Tax8.24%

Cost of Living Index119.5

Median Household Income$44,504

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,046

Median Home Price$567K

Acres for Sale330

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season287 days

Annual Rainfall76.8 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,396 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)314 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak