Placer County, CA

County in California, West · ranked on 40 metrics

Rank among US counties

Placer County, CA is a county in California with a population of 449,883 (169th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Household Income (67th of 3,093), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 92nd of 2,916), Median Income (67th of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,039th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,241st of 3,094).

Population
449.9K
169th highest of 3,094
Density
319.7
419th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
10.8%
228th highest of 3,094
Area
1,407
421st highest of 3,094
Region
West
California

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)5.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 33rd of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Smoke (%)9.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 60th of 2,916
  3. Median Household Income$115,998
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    67th of 3,093
  4. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)17.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 85th of 2,916
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)27.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 92nd of 2,916
  6. Median Income$115,998
    Poorest Counties
    67th of 2,000
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)7.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 93rd of 2,916
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)94.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    133rd of 3,094
  9. Poverty Rate (%)6.76%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    183rd of 3,094
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)43.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    195th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$2,069
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,053rd of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$688,100
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,039th of 3,092
  3. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)71.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,458th of 2,916
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)27.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,241st of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,949th of 2,916
  6. Heating Degree Days per Year4,587
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,407th of 3,050
  7. Adults with Depression (%)22.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,006th of 2,916
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year600
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 725th of 3,050
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 501st of 2,916
  10. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)33.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 505th of 3,094

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (78), weakest Economics (64). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 15 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 14 of 15
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    Compared on 13 of 15
  5. Douglas County, CO86% similar
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Quick answers

What is the population of Placer County, CA?
Placer County, CA has a population of 449,883, 169th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Placer County, CA rank best at?
Among US counties, Placer County, CA ranks best for Median Household Income (67th of 3,093); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 92nd of 2,916); Median Income (67th of 2,000).
Where does Placer County, CA rank worst?
Placer County, CA ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (3,039th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,241st of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Placer County, CA?
Rankodex ranks Placer County, CA on 40 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

40 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics