What are the schools like in Plumas Eureka, CA?

School district data for Plumas Eureka is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Plumas Eureka?

The median household income in Plumas Eureka, CA is $86,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Plumas Eureka, CA?

Plumas Eureka has an average high temperature of 43.0°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.8 inches.

Plumas Eureka, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Plumas Eureka, CA affordable or expensive?

Plumas Eureka's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plumas Eureka is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $451,300 and the median rent is $1,466 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Plumas Eureka, CA?

Plumas Eureka has a violent crime rate of 808.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1446.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plumas Eureka, CA a Good Place to Live?

Plumas Eureka is a small town of 444 in California, with a median household income of $86,250 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Plumas Eureka stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Plumas Eureka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Plumas Eureka city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.0

Plumas Eureka's overall cost of living index is 108.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plumas Eureka costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Plumas Eureka, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$451,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,466	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Plumas Eureka's violent crime rate is 808.2 per 100,000 residents — 113% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

808.2 /100k

Property Crime

1446.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Plumas Eureka, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plumas Eureka sees average highs of 43.0°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 23.3 inches of annual precipitation and 37.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plumas Eureka, CA
Average High — January	43.0°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	23.3"
Annual Snowfall	37.8"

Demographics

Metric	Plumas Eureka, CA	National Avg
Population	444	—
Median Age	65.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	50.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Plumas Eureka vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plumas Eureka, CA affordable or expensive?

Plumas Eureka's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Plumas Eureka roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $451,300 and median rent is $1,466/month.

What is the crime rate in Plumas Eureka, CA?

Plumas Eureka's violent crime rate is 808.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1446.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plumas Eureka?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Plumas Eureka, CA a good place to live?

Plumas Eureka, CA has a population of 444, a median household income of $86,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Plumas Eureka?

Plumas Eureka averages 43.0°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.3 inches with about 37.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Plumas Eureka?

The population of Plumas Eureka, California is 444 with a median age of 65.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plumas Eureka?

Key numbers for living in Plumas Eureka: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $451,300, median household income $86,250, crime index 155 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plumas Eureka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.