Portola, California
Quick Statistics
Portola is a community in Plumas County, California, home to about 2,441 people spread across 5.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,699 a year, and a typical home is worth about $231,300. About 20.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 16 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Portola ranks number 854 of 1,570 in population, number 1,286 in median household income, number 1,261 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Portola typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Delleker, CA | 1.0 mi. | 724 |
| 2. | Lake Davis, CA | 2.3 mi. | 0 |
| 3. | Iron Horse, CA | 2.8 mi. | 434 |
| 4. | Beckwourth, CA | 3.6 mi. | 388 |
| 5. | Gold Mountain, CA | 4.7 mi. | 124 |
| 6. | Mabie, CA | 4.8 mi. | 107 |
| 7. | Mohawk Vista, CA | 6.2 mi. | 48 |
| 8. | Clio, CA | 6.7 mi. | 91 |
What is the population of Portola, California?
Portola has a population of about 2,441 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Portola, California in?
Portola is located in Plumas County, California.
What is the median home value in Portola, California?
The median home value in Portola is about $231,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Portola, California?
The median personal income in Portola is about $26,699 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Portola, California?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Plumas County since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Portola, California?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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