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Calaveras County, California: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Calaveras County at 3.9 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 18% lower than the rate for California (4.8). Households here have a median income of $78,647 and the unemployment rate was 6.3% in August 2026. About 46,248 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Calaveras County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 186 violent and 522 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 3.9: 18% lower than the California rate (4.8), and close to the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 11.0 per 1,000 residents, compared with 21.2 across California. Aggravated assaults make up 78% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 2 homicide deaths a year in the county (4.4 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Calaveras County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 186 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 30 | 0.64 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.23 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 145 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 522 | 11.0 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 132 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 368 | 7.8 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22 | 0.46 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (2 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Calaveras County?
Median household income is $78,647, 21% lower than the statewide figure ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $457,200, and the median rent is $1,625 a month. 9.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,109 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Calaveras County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,248 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,647 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $457,200 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,625 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 84.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 52.0 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.5% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Calaveras County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Calaveras County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Calaveras County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
Calaveras County has 23 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 20 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: New Melones Dam (625 ft) and New Hogan Dam (210 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Calaveras County was covered by 6 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 3, Flood 3), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 8 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 19 community water systems, 4 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 13 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Calaveras County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Calaveras County (all active that day). Listed roads include SR 49 and SR 26. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County has 23 public schools (2024-25) and 0 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 1 nursing home is certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 36 fire or EMS stations and 2 police or sheriff stations.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Calaveras County
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Calaveras County. There are 7 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map in Calaveras County: Altaville Food & Liquor (Angels Camp).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Calaveras County on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Calaveras County?
Calaveras County averaged 186 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.9 per 1,000 residents, 18% lower than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 11.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Calaveras County?
$78,647 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Calaveras County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 1,109 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Calaveras County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Calaveras County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Calaveras County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Calaveras County (all active that day). Listed roads include SR 49 and SR 26.
How many nursing homes are in Calaveras County?
1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Calaveras County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine County | 1,616 | 7.2 | $105,521 |
| Amador County | 41,428 | 2.8 | $88,044 |
| San Joaquin County | 797,334 | 6.5 | $92,179 |
| Stanislaus County | 553,990 | 4.7 | $81,468 |
| Tuolumne County | 54,498 | 6.2 | $77,404 |
More: California statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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