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Downieville, California

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Population in 2010: 282.
Males: 170  (60.6%)
Females: 112  (39.4%)
Median resident age:

62.9 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95936.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,873
Downieville:

$60,873
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,577

Downieville CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $314,245
Downieville:

$314,245
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $717,447; detached houses: $718,114
March 2022 cost of living index in Downieville: 92.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Downieville, CA (2022)
    • 7370.2%White alone
    • 1514.4%Hispanic
    • 65.8%Black alone
    • 65.8%Two or more races
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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 2899 feet

14 residents are foreign born (13.5% Latin America).

This place:

13.5%
California:

26.5%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reno, NV (53.6 miles , pop. 180,480).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (77.5 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (402.1 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

West Sierra, CA (0.8 miles ),
Goodyears Bar, CA (1.8 miles),
Alleghany, CA (2.5 miles),
Graniteville, CA (3.1 miles),
Sierra City, CA (3.2 miles ),
La Porte, CA (3.5 miles),
Pike, CA (3.5 miles),
Little Grass Valley, CA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 39.56 N, Longitude: 120.83 W

Area code: 530

Distribution of median household income in Downieville, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Downieville, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 89.9. This is worse than average.

City:

89.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2001 was 48.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

48.6
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Downieville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6815% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 159.3 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 187.8 miles away from Downieville center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 164.2 miles away from Downieville center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 262.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 180.4 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 153.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sierra County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Downieville:

  • Butte College (about 45 miles; Oroville, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,649)
  • Yuba College (about 49 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • University of Nevada-Reno (about 54 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 15,092)
  • Truckee Meadows Community College (about 55 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 6,919)
  • California State University-Chico (about 56 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Sierra College (about 57 miles; Rocklin, CA; FT enrollment: 11,488)
  • Western Nevada College (about 62 miles; Carson City, NV; FT enrollment: 2,338)

Public high school in Downieville:

Public elementary/middle school in Downieville:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Downieville: Cannon Point Campground (A), Sierra County Sheriffs Gallows (B), Downieville Guard Station (C), Sierra County Courthouse (D), Downieville Fire Protection District (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Lavezzola Creek (A), Pauley Creek (B), Downie River (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Sierra County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

51.7%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Downieville (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Downieville Branch at 326 Upper Main St., branch established on 1986/06/30. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Downieville:

Marital status in Downieville, CA
  • Never married: 6.8%
  • Now married: 93.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Downieville:

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.3%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.3
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Downieville, CA (based on Sierra County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1994
Catholic1222
Other1041
Mainline Protestant642
None2,751-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Sierra County:

6.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

9.06 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Sierra County:

12.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.6%
State:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Sierra County:

24.0%
State:

21.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Downieville:

  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KNCO (830 AM; 5 kW; GRASS VALLEY, CA; Owner: NEVADA COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KPCO (1370 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, CA; Owner: CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KAHI (950 AM; 10 kW; AUBURN, CA; Owner: IHR EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KPTT (630 AM; 5 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Downieville:

  • KHGQ (100.3 FM; QUINCY, CA; Owner: KEILY MILLER)
  • KHJQ (92.3 FM; SUSANVILLE, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KVMR (89.5 FM; NEVADA CITY, CA; Owner: NEVADA CITY COMMUNITY BROADCAST GRUP)
  • K205EJ (88.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KLVS (99.3 FM; GRASS VALLEY, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KNCO-FM (94.1 FM; GRASS VALLEY, CA; Owner: NEVADA COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KRNO (106.9 FM; INCLINE VILLAGE, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KODS (103.7 FM; CARNELIAN BAY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLCA (96.5 FM; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKTO (90.5 FM; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KDOT (104.5 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)
  • KOZZ-FM (105.7 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)
  • KTOR (99.7 FM; WESTWOOD, CA; Owner: SIERRA RADIO, INC.)
  • KTHX-FM (100.1 FM; DAYTON, NV; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KBNF (98.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K209AY (89.7 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: THE UNIV. FOUND. CA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KHAP (89.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTKE (101.5 FM; TRUCKEE, CA; Owner: TRUCKSTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K285EQ (104.9 FM; VERDI, NV; Owner: AMERICOM, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSRN (107.7 FM; KINGS BEACH, CA; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Downieville:

  • KMMK-LP (Channel 14; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: CABALLERO TELEVISION TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.2mTotal length
  • $466,000Total costs
  • 2,700Total average daily traffic
  • 14Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,199Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Downieville/Ruby Bluff (97347) (Lat: 39.511472 Lon: -120.844889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 24.7 m, Overall height: 28.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN250
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Downieville, CA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • RUBY BLUFF, 3.5 Miles S Of Downieville (Lat: 39.511278 Lon: -120.845222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.2 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: WRMX235,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 06/17/2021, Expiration Date: 06/17/2031, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2022, Certifier: Deneke Mattewos, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5096, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:

  • RUBYBLUFF, Ruby Bluff Radio Site 5.6 Km S (Lat: 39.511278 Lon: -120.861889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WED342,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2455.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2008, Expiration Date: 04/15/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2008, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95814-0231, Phone: (916) 657-6174, Fax: (916) 657-6174, Email:

  • GALLOWAY RD, 2.1 Mi S Of (Lat: 39.529917 Lon: -120.832250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 10.6 m, Overall height: 11.5 m, Call Sign: WHO595,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6404.79 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6246.66 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2020, Expiration Date: 08/01/2030, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard Street, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • DOWNIEVILLE, N Side Of Pearl St (Lat: 39.560056 Lon: -120.826944), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.4 m, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: WHO596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2020, Expiration Date: 08/01/2030, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard Street, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KF6PAK, Licensee ID: L01536272, Grant Date: 05/05/2021, Expiration Date: 05/05/2031, Registrant: Timothy L Kloos, Downieville, CA 95936

  • Call Sign: WB6UYN, Grant Date: 07/05/1988, Expiration Date: 07/05/1998, Cancellation Date: 07/06/2000, Registrant: Frank G Tabor, Downieville, CA 95936

  • Call Sign: KF6ZJA, Licensee ID: L00176273, Grant Date: 11/23/1999, Expiration Date: 11/23/2009, Cancellation Date: 11/24/2011, Certifier: Lianne Y Walmsley, Registrant: Lianne Y Walmsley, Downieville, CA 95936

  • Call Sign: K6UPS, Previous Call Sign: KJ6UPS, Licensee ID: L01692947, Grant Date: 05/26/2022, Expiration Date: 05/26/2032, Certifier: William Slack, Registrant: William C Slack, Downieville, CA 95936

  • Call Sign: KK6LRJ, Licensee ID: L01861685, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 04/29/2024, Certifier: Aaron E Doyle, Registrant: Aaron E Doyle, Downieville, CA 95936


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Downieville, CA
  • 81.2%Wood
  • 18.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Downieville compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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