Nevada City, California
Quick Statistics
Nevada City is a community in Nevada County, California, home to about 3,172 people spread across 2.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,789 a year, and a typical home is worth about $677,400. About 58.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Nevada City ranks number 779 of 1,570 in population, number 891 in median household income, number 532 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Nevada City typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 15 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Grass Valley, CA | 2.9 mi. | 14,113 |
| 2. | Rough and Ready, CA | 5.9 mi. | 736 |
| 3. | North San Juan, CA | 8.7 mi. | 179 |
| 4. | Lake Wildwood, CA | 9.0 mi. | 4,792 |
| 5. | Alta Sierra, CA | 9.3 mi. | 7,361 |
| 6. | Penn Valley, CA | 9.7 mi. | 1,678 |
| 7. | Dutch Flat, CA | 11.2 mi. | 200 |
| 8. | Dobbins, CA | 11.6 mi. | 875 |
What is the population of Nevada City, California?
Nevada City has a population of about 3,172 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Nevada City, California in?
Nevada City is located in Nevada County, California.
What is the median home value in Nevada City, California?
The median home value in Nevada City is about $677,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Nevada City, California?
The median personal income in Nevada City is about $40,789 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Nevada City, California?
Since 1950, 1 tornadoes have been recorded in Nevada County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Nevada City, California?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 15 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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