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Downieville, CA

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Population
126
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
2,935 ft
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Downieville

Tucked deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains where the Downie and North Yuba rivers meet, Downieville is a historic Gold Rush town of about 300 residents. Once a bustling 1850s mining hub, this scenic Sierra County seat is now famous for world-class mountain biking, crystal-clear swimming holes, and quiet mountain living. With its wooden boardwalks, nineteenth-century storefronts, and endless trail access, it offers a peaceful, close-knit lifestyle for anyone looking to settle off the beaten path.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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