Sierra County

CA · Pop. 61,974 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Sierra County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 61,974.

$/Acre: $11,526

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 345 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 99.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.01%

Combined Sales Tax8.26%

Cost of Living Index128.3

Median Household Income$80,228

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,526

Median Home Price$651K

Acres for Sale53

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season345 days

Annual Rainfall24.3 inches

Avg Summer High73°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,053 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K470

Property Crime /100K435

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate