Truckee, California

Quick Statistics

Truckee is a community in Nevada County, California, home to about 17,066 people spread across 32.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $67,680 a year, and a typical home is worth about $947,900. About 69.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.

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17,066
Total Population
▲ up 5% since 2012
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32.33 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$67,680
Median Personal Income
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$947,900
Median Home Value
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69.0%
College Educated
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94.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 12.0 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Truckee ranks number 382 of 1,570 in population, number 283 in median household income, number 286 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Truckee 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.

Towns Near Truckee
# Town Distance Population
1.Floriston, CA10.0 mi.26
2.Soda Springs, CA10.0 mi.150
3.Carnelian Bay, CA10.1 mi.391
4.Tahoe Vista, CA10.2 mi.1,048
5.Kings Beach, CA11.7 mi.2,736
6.Dollar Point, CA12.0 mi.1,477
7.Crystal Bay, NV13.2 mi.131
8.Kingvale, CA13.2 mi.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Truckee

What is the population of Truckee, California?
Truckee has a population of about 17,066 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Truckee, California in?
Truckee is located in Nevada County, California.

What is the median home value in Truckee, California?
The median home value in Truckee is about $947,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Truckee, California?
The median personal income in Truckee is about $67,680 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Truckee, 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 Truckee, 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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