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Plumas County
  • County in California

Report Card

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Housing
    grade D+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade C
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade C
  7. Weather
    grade C
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Plumas County is located in California with a population of 19,631. In Plumas County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Plumas County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Plumas County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$268,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,031
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    19%
  • 65+ years
    28%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    44%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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