Fiddletown · National Register of Historic Places
Fiddletown’s story
173 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1853Fiddletown is settled
FiddletownCA
Population 223: a town settled in 1853.
Fiddletown · Photo: Vince · CC BY 2.0
Population
223
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$465K
−0.9% in a year
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
33.8
years
Jobs based here
16
A commuter town
Is Fiddletown a good place to live?
Fiddletown’s typical journey to work is 37 minutes, above both California’s towns (28 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Fiddletown is on the National Register of Historic Places. Fiddletown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
223 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Fiddletown: who provides what
Fiddletown is unincorporated, so Amador County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPG&E37.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFiddletown Community Service1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesAmador CountyAmador County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAmador County ElectionsAmador County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP code9562995629 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fiddletown.
Natural hazards
Top of a very high hazard risk in Fiddletown: avalanches
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Fiddletown than in 96% of U.S. communities. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2022.
96risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesDroughtWildfire
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Fiddletown home at about $465K
Among households in Fiddletown, 75% own their home.
$465KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fiddletown$465K
California$762K
−0.9%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Most of Fiddletown’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
The top destinations are Sacramento (10%), Jackson (5%) and Rancho Cordova (4%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 41 miles. For residents in Fiddletown, the share who live below the poverty line is 8.1%.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fiddletown0%
Sacramento10%
Jackson5%
Rancho Cordova4%
San Francisco4%
41 mi
median commute distance
16
jobs based in Fiddletown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than California overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 26% of residents (39% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 32% of residents (24% statewide). In Fiddletown, 38% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
33.8median age · CA overall 37.9
| Fiddletown | Typical California town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 years | 39 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 29% | 29% |
FiddletownCaliforniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
32%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma14%
High school10%
Some college26%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s35%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
26% women, 74% men
About 291 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±9.6 points). Across California, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Fiddletown | CA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 31.8% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20.6% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 1.8% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.8% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.8% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.5% | 15.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 10.1% | 20.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.4% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.4% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 34.8% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.8% | 14.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Fiddletown, expect mild winters and hot summers
In Fiddletown, the typical July afternoon high is 93°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–56°
Spring45–68°
Summer60–90°
Fall50–75°
Dec 11
typical first frost
Mar 4
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Fiddletown have high blood pressure than in the typical California or U.S. town
14% of adults binge drink in Fiddletown. Against the California average, Fiddletown comes out ahead on 12 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 7.
| Fiddletown | Typical California town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 36% | 33% |
32 measures vs. California
12 better13 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Fiddletown | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 10.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.3% | 14.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.9% | 6.4% |
Sutter Amador Hospital
10.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fiddletown
15pages on Fiddletown
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Fiddletown; the nearest are
Folsom Lake CollegeCommunity college · Public · Folsom22.5 mi$1,288 in-state tuitionCalifornia State University-SacramentoUniversity or college · Public · Sacramento36 mi$8,018 in-state tuition
About 11 of every 100 Fiddletown residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across California.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Fiddletown for work
Where Fiddletown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
16jobs based in Fiddletown
0%of working residents work in town
41 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Fiddletown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fiddletown, CA a good place to live?
Fiddletown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.