Penn Valley, California
Quick Statistics
Penn Valley is a community in Nevada County, California, home to about 1,678 people spread across 2.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,267 a year, and a typical home is worth about $500,700. About 36.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Penn Valley ranks number 932 of 1,570 in population, number 1,044 in median household income, number 747 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Penn Valley 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. | Lake Wildwood, CA | 2.6 mi. | 4,792 |
| 2. | Rough and Ready, CA | 4.0 mi. | 736 |
| 3. | Smartsville, CA | 5.3 mi. | 44 |
| 4. | Grass Valley, CA | 7.8 mi. | 14,113 |
| 5. | Alta Sierra, CA | 9.1 mi. | 7,361 |
| 6. | Nevada City, CA | 9.7 mi. | 3,172 |
| 7. | Beale AFB, CA | 10.4 mi. | 1,344 |
| 8. | Dobbins, CA | 11.2 mi. | 875 |
What is the population of Penn Valley, California?
Penn Valley has a population of about 1,678 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Penn Valley, California in?
Penn Valley is located in Nevada County, California.
What is the median home value in Penn Valley, California?
The median home value in Penn Valley is about $500,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Penn Valley, California?
The median personal income in Penn Valley is about $34,267 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Penn Valley, 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 Penn Valley, 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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