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Calpine, CA
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California.
Population
356
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
501
ZIP codes
0
Calpine and its ZIP codes
Calpine at a glance
- Calpine is 99% denser than California as a whole.
Local data for Calpine, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Calpine.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,541
614 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,704
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.6M
FY 2026, $9,147 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Calpine, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
531
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
37
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calpine, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Calpine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SattleyCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2 |
| WhitehawkCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.6 |
| SierravilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 5 |
| Gold MountainCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Iron HorseCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Valley RanchCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| ClioCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| MabieCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.6 |
| C-RoadCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| LoyaltonCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| DellekerCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| PortolaCity | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| Sierra CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Sierra BrooksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BlairsdenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| GraeagleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Calpine, CA in?
- Calpine is in Sierra County, California.
- What is the population of Calpine, CA?
- About 356 people live in Calpine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Calpine?
- Nearby places include Sattley (2.7 mi), Whitehawk (7.2 mi), Sierraville (7.5 mi), Gold Mountain (7.8 mi), Iron Horse (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023