Sutter Creek, CA

Sutter Creek, California

Sutter Creek, California, in Amador county, is 28 miles SE of Folsom, California (center to center) and 39 miles E of Sacramento, California. The city is home to some 2,303 residents.

The People and Families of Sutter Creek

In Sutter Creek, about 59% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Sutter Creek than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sutter Creek had a median family income of $55,795. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Sutter Creek.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sutter Creek. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Sutter Creek Housing

According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Sutter Creek was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Sutter Creek, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sutter Creek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Sutter Creek, CA

Comparing Sutter Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Sutter Creek Almanac

Sutter Creek Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sutter Creek Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sutter Creek residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sutter Creek, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sutter Creek High Schools (2004)

AMADOR HIGH
330 SPANISH ST.
209-267-5244
Serves 835 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 27.7

INDEPENDENCE HIGH (CONT.)
525 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE
209-267-5274
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 60 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Sutter Creek Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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