City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Sutter Creek, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Sutter Creek - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,687
Residents
$68,148
Median income
$499,600
Median home
$1,698
Median rent (state)

Sutter Creek - the verdict

Sutter Creek ranks in the 47th percentile for household income and the 58th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

47th
percentile, household income
85th
percentile, home value
67th
percentile, median rent
58th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Sutter Creek, CA

Sutter Creek is a small town in California, home to 2,687 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $68,148 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.2%. Typical homes in Sutter Creek are valued around $499,600, and the median resident age is 46.4 years. Educational attainment runs 35.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 51.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Sutter Creek (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Sutter Creek reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1131.8 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

California carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts California at 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,698 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 79.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

2,687 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$68,148 /yr

Poverty 10.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Sutter Creek compare to other US cities?

Sutter Creek measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 47% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 67% pricier than other cities
Safety 58% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just California and the picture shifts: Sutter Creek ranks #84 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Sutter Creek against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of California's city distribution

Among the 1,450 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Sutter Creek ranks #481 - the 67th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Sutter Creek only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#945 of 1,338
29th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#885 of 1,458
38th percentile in California
Median Home Value
#696 of 1,343
48th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#481 of 1,450
67th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#513 of 1,458
65th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

47thIncome percentile
58thSafety percentile

47th percentile nationally for median household income · 58th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Sutter Creek's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Sutter Creek's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 43 Avg. percentile National median
Sutter Creek's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Sutter Creek's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$499,600 15th percentile more affordable than 15% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Sutter Creek $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Sutter Creek, CA Sutter Creek, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Sutter Creek, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Sutter Creek, CA median $68,148/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Sutter Creek, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Sutter Creek, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 35.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,687
Median Income
$68,148
Median Home Value
$499,600
Median Age
46.4
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1131.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
182.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
949.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,640 residents2,660 residents2,680 residents2,700 residents2,720 residents2,740 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,656 residents 2,701 residents ▲ +1.7%
Sutter Creek's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 2
2020 2
2021 3
2022 0
2023 4
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
66.8%
Carpool
7.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.9%
Work from Home
21.0%

Based on 1,171 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Sutter Creek sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,698/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
79.2 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Kennedy
2,697 people
West Bishop
2,697 people
Alturas
2,703 people
Sutter
2,671 people
Bayview CDP (Humboldt County)
2,708 people
Pine Mountain Club
2,661 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Sutter Creek's 2,687 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Haverhill, FL
2,687 people
Muncy, PA
2,687 people
Muse, PA
2,687 people
East Tawas, MI
2,686 people
Green Park, MO
2,688 people
Riverview, MO
2,688 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Sutter Creek's $68,148 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Peru, IL
$68,147 median income
Murillo, TX
$68,140 median income
Enola, PA
$68,131 median income
Columbiana, AL
$68,125 median income
Redfield, AR
$68,125 median income
Morganton, GA
$68,125 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Sutter Creek, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Sutter Creek, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.8% 13.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.7% White 82.8% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.0% Two or more races 13.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Sutter Creek compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Sutter Creek (this city) 2,687 $68,148
Kennedy 2,697 $58,859
West Bishop 2,697 $117,609
Alturas 2,703 $54,634
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Sutter Creek, CA?

What is the population of Sutter Creek, CA? +

2,687 people live in Sutter Creek, CA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Sutter Creek, CA? +

Sutter Creek households earn a median of $68,148 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Sutter Creek? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Sutter Creek; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Sutter Creek, CA safe? +

Sutter Creek has a total crime rate of 1131.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Sutter Creek, CA? +

Sutter Creek's median home value sits at $499,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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