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Rough and Ready, CA
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California. ZIP codes: 95975.
Population
736
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
232
ZIP codes
1
Rough and Ready and its ZIP codes
Rough and Ready at a glance
- The median household income is $102,725, 4% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $691,500 (6% below California) and median rent is $1,214 a month.
Local data for Rough and Ready, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rough and Ready, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,725
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$691,500
Median rent
$1,214/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
56.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (80), Irish Americans (58), French Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nevada County. PPP loans are for Rough and Ready.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,782
34,626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,346
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.01B
FY 2026, $9,915 per person
How people get to work
Rough and Ready, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.4%
- Carpooled35.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.6%
Environment and hazard risk
Rough and Ready, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,183
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
115
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 33°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rough and Ready, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Rough and Ready
1 in or overlapping Rough and Ready. Population shown
Cities near Rough and Ready
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake WildwoodCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Grass ValleyCity | 4 mi | 6 |
| Penn ValleyCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| Nevada CityCity | 6.4 mi | 2.2 |
| SmartsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Alta SierraCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 8.3 |
| North San JuanCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| DobbinsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| ColfaxCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake of the PinesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Beale AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.1 |
| PikeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Loma RicaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 18.5 |
| CamptonvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Dutch FlatCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Meadow VistaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rough and Ready, CA in?
- Rough and Ready is in Nevada County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Rough and Ready, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rough and Ready include 95975.
- What is the population of Rough and Ready, CA?
- About 736 people live in Rough and Ready, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rough and Ready?
- Nearby places include Lake Wildwood (3.5 mi), Grass Valley (4 mi), Penn Valley (4 mi), Nevada City (6.4 mi), Smartsville (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023