Madera County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
158,790 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,496 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$367,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$617 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,040 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fresno Metro Area
6
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fresno Metro Area
6
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 44
Feb 3 0 49
Mar 2 0 52
Apr 1 0 57
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 72
Jul 0 0 78
Aug 0 0 76
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 2 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Rivergold Elementary
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Coarsegold Elementary
4 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Chawanakee Academy Charter
6 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Lyle's College of Beauty
26 miles, SW • 1 star
Institute of Technology
26 miles, S • 1 star
Clovis Adult Education
26 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

John C Fremont Healthcare District
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
Madera Community Hospital
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Fresno
25 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
58 miles, E • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
94 miles, NW • 1 star
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