Truckee

Nevada County, California

Population 102K |Median income $89,882 |2 hospitals

Population

102,481

Nevada County

Median Income

$89,882

+32% vs avg

Median Home Value

$621,800

+173% vs avg

Median Age

50.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

102K+4%

Median Income

$89,882+57%

Median Home Value

$621,800+74%

Poverty Rate

11%-8%

Unemployment

5.4%-49%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,677/mo

Poverty Rate

11% -23% vs avg

Unemployment 5.4%

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.5%

Work From Home 25%

Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 84%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Asian 1.8%

African American 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

37.5%

Short Sleep Duration

31.9%

Obesity

27.5%

Physical Inactivity

20.4%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.6%

Binge Drinking

15.5%

Frequent Physical Distress

14%

Diabetes

11.5%

Current Smoking

11%

Current Asthma

10.2%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 76.6%

Dental Visit 63.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease

7.9%

Lack of Health Insurance

5.6%

Stroke

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GRASS VALLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Truckee Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Truckee, CA? ▼

Truckee, CA has a population of 102,481 people, located in Nevada County, California.

What is the median household income in Truckee? ▼

The median household income in Truckee, CA is $89,882 per year. The poverty rate is 11%.

What is the median home value in Truckee? ▼

The median home value in Truckee, CA is $621,800. Median rent is $1,677/month.

What are the top health concerns in Truckee? ▼

The top health indicators in Truckee include High Blood Pressure (37.5%), Short Sleep Duration (31.9%), Obesity (27.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Truckee? ▼

Truckee has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Truckee? ▼

The median age in Truckee, CA is 50.1 years. 41.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Truckee, CA is located in Nevada County, California. With a population of 102K and a median household income of $89,882, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Truckee area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Nevada County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.