Furnace CreekCA
A town of 73. Nearly 96.9% of it is conserved land.
Population
73
residents
Median home value
$10K
Census ACS
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
36.0
years
What makes Furnace Creek stand out
The thing Furnace Creek does most differently from other towns.
Small town
73 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Upcoming events
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Furnace Creek is conserved land
7.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
96.9%conserved
96.9%
conserved · 19,413 of 20,039 acres
7.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Death Valley Wilderness | — | 8,721 |
| 2. Date Grove | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
High risk, with avalanches at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesHeat wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Furnace Creek has warm winters and scorching summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 116°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.
116°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–68°
Spring61–90°
Summer83–113°
Fall61–91°
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
116°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Furnace Creek is
Furnace Creek beats the California average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
32 measures vs. California
4 better19 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Furnace Creek | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.3% | 10.6% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 69.8% | 57.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 5.1% |
Desert View Hospital
49.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
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