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Sierra Brooks, CA
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California.
Population
397
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
290
ZIP codes
0
Sierra Brooks and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Sierra Brooks.
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
Sierra Brooks, 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
85° / 24°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sierra Brooks, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Sierra Brooks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoyaltonCity | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SierravilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 5 |
| SattleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| CalpineCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Chilcoot-VintonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 13.2 |
| Cold Springs, NVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| VerdiCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Iron HorseCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.7 |
| Verdi, NVCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| BeckwourthCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.7 |
| Gold MountainCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| Mogul, NVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| PortolaCity | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| WhitehawkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| DellekerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| Reno, NVCity | 19 mi | 109 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sierra Brooks, CA in?
- Sierra Brooks is in Sierra County, California.
- What is the population of Sierra Brooks, CA?
- About 397 people live in Sierra Brooks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sierra Brooks?
- Nearby places include Loyalton (2.6 mi), Sierraville (9.3 mi), Sattley (11 mi), Calpine (12 mi), Chilcoot-Vinton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023