Rough and Ready
Census-designated place in Nevada County, California
Rough and Ready is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nevada County, California, with 905 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,896 ft (578 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Wildwood, 3.2 miles W.
- 905residents (2020 Census)
- 1,896 ftelevation · 578 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 285 / sq mipopulation density
- 95975ZIP code
About Rough and Ready
Rough and Ready is a census-designated place in Nevada County, California, United States. It is located west of Grass Valley, California, approximately 62 miles (100 km) from Sacramento. The population was 905 at the 2020 census. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.
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- Median household income
- $102,725
- Median home value
- $691,500
- Median rent
- $1,214/mo
- Median age
- 56
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Rough and Ready had 905 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 905 |
|---|---|
| Density | 285 per sq mi (110 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rough and Ready at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nevada County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 905 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.17 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,896 ft (578 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2340° N, 121.1380° W |
| ZIP code | 95975 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0663106 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rough and Ready
- Lake Wildwood3.2 mi W
- Penn Valley4.0 mi SW
- Grass Valley4.7 mi E
- Nevada City5.9 mi E
- Smartsville8.5 mi W
- Alta Sierra8.8 mi SE
- Dobbins9.3 mi NW
- North San Juan9.7 mi N
- Colfax13.9 mi SE
- Lake of the Pines14.1 mi S
- Beale AFB14.8 mi SW
- Pike15.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Rough and Ready
What county is Rough and Ready in?
Rough and Ready is in Nevada County, California.
What is the population of Rough and Ready, CA?
905 people lived in Rough and Ready at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rough and Ready, CA?
The ZIP code of Rough and Ready is 95975.
What is the elevation of Rough and Ready?
1,896 feet (578 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rough and Ready?
Lake Wildwood (3.2 mi), Penn Valley (4.0 mi), Grass Valley (4.7 mi), Nevada City (5.9 mi), Smartsville (8.5 mi).
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