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Placer County, California: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Placer County at 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 52% lower than the rate for California (4.8). The median household earns $115,998 and the unemployment rate was 4.5% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 419,156 residents.
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 Placer County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 989 violent and 4,587 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 2.3: 52% lower than the California rate (4.8), and 38% lower than the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 10.6 per 1,000 (California: 21.2; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (69%). CDC death records show about 8 homicide deaths a year in the county (1.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Placer County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 989 | 2.3 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 160 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 144 | 0.33 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 680 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 4,587 | 10.6 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 589 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,672 | 8.5 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 326 | 0.76 | 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 (5 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Placer County?
The median household in Placer County earns $115,998 a year, 17% higher than the California median ($99,122). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $688,100 by its owners; renters pay a median $2,069. 5.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 9,434 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 419,156 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $115,998 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $688,100 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,069 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 43.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 74.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.2% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Placer County?
Placer County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Relatively High) and river flooding (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 Placer County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 33 high-hazard dams in Placer County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 25 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Hell Hole (410 ft) and Sugar Pine (251 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
8 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 13,997 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Placer County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1, Fire 1, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 27 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 52 community water systems, 2 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 40 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 4 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Placer County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Placer County (all active that day). Roads listed: I-80. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Placer County?
Federal school lists show 119 public and 23 private schools in the county. 10 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 56 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Auburn State Recreation Area, Burton Creek State Park, Donner Memorial State Park, Kings Beach State Recreation Area and Tahoe State Recreation Area.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Placer County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Placer County: Auburn Rancheria and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Placer County
Gun shops
12 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Placer County (11 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 17 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Crystallume Pvd (Lincoln), J & G Gunsmithing INC (Granite Bay), K & C Service And Repair (Lincoln), Lincoln Gun Exchange (Lincoln), Nor Cal Gun Services (Rocklin), Nor Cal Gun Vault (Rocklin), Placer Sporting (Roseville), Protection Plus Tactics (Loomis) and 3 more.
Liquor stores
43 liquor stores are on the map in Placer County: Aery's (Rocklin), Applegate Liquor (Applegate), Atwood Liquor And Deli (Auburn), Auburn Beacon (Auburn), Auburn Food & Liquor (Auburn), Auburn Liquor Mart (Auburn), Barrel Liquor (Rocklin), Beverages & More (Auburn) and 35 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Placer County: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Roseville).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
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 Placer County?
Placer County averaged 989 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.3 per 1,000 residents, 52% lower than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 10.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Placer County?
$115,998 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Placer County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 9,434 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Placer County?
Placer County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Placer County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Placer County (all active that day). Roads listed: I-80. 2 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Placer County?
10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Placer County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | 58,384 | 3.3 | $72,355 |
| Douglas County, NV | 49,623 | 1.3 | $90,754 |
| El Dorado County | 192,662 | 2.6 | $108,845 |
| Nevada County | 102,481 | 4.2 | $89,882 |
| Sacramento County | 1,594,006 | 5.2 | $92,175 |
| Sutter County | 98,857 | 4.3 | $79,704 |
| Washoe County, NV | 497,200 | 4.7 | $88,096 |
| Yuba County | 84,507 | 4.3 | $76,373 |
Cities in Placer County with their own page: Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln.
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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