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La Porte, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California.
Population
53
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
0
La Porte and its ZIP codes
La Porte at a glance
- La Porte is 95% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for La Porte, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for La Porte.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,946
6,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $13,250 per person
Environment and hazard risk
La Porte, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 30°F
82.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Porte, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near La Porte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Grass ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 10 |
| Goodyears BarCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| DownievilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Clipper MillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| CamptonvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| JohnsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.8 |
| AlleghanyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Bucks LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.3 |
| PikeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| East QuincyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.1 |
| QuincyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| ForbestownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| GraeagleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.1 |
| Spring GardenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Plumas EurekaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| Meadow ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Porte, CA in?
- La Porte is in Plumas County, California.
- What is the population of La Porte, CA?
- About 53 people live in La Porte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Porte?
- Nearby places include Little Grass Valley (3.9 mi), Goodyears Bar (10 mi), Downieville (11 mi), Clipper Mills (14 mi), Camptonville (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023