Plumas County

CA · Pop. 61,110 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Plumas County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 61,110.

$/Acre: $6,212

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 314 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 56.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax8.69%

Cost of Living Index129.6

Median Household Income$88,565

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,212

Median Home Price$482K

Acres for Sale3776

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season314 days

Annual Rainfall10.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,701 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K550

Property Crime /100K426

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate