Porterville, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
62,765 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,012 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$273,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$889 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tulare County
5
Visalia Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tulare County
5
Visalia Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 46
Feb 2 0 51
Mar 2 0 56
Apr 1 0 61
May 0 0 69
Jun 0 0 76
Jul 0 0 81
Aug 0 0 80
Sep 0 0 74
Oct 0 0 65
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 1 0 46

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, CA State Senate District 16, CA Assembly District 33, CA
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Schools

Porterville High
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Olive Street Elementary
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
West Putnam Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bartlett Middle
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Porterville College
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Visalia
21 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Sierra View Medical Center
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
23 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Meadows Field
44 miles, SW • 1 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
107 miles, W • 1 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
108 miles, NE • 1 star
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