Arbuckle, CA

California

Arbuckle is a small town in California with a population of 3,209. Residents earn $83,677 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,209 Population 1,823/sq mi density
$83,677 Median Income $26,964 per capita
$388,600 Home Value $415,996 Zillow
$1,093 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,677 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$388,600 home value, $1,093/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,677
11% higher than US avg
Home Value $388,600
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,093
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

How Arbuckle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,209
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,823/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 48%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,677
Per Capita$26,964
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,010M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$388,600
Rent$1,093
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$415,996
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation145 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+57.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.3%
Libraries7

Is Arbuckle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arbuckle receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Arbuckle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arbuckle is $83,677, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arbuckle is $388,600, 38% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 57.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Arbuckle enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Arbuckle has a population of 3,209 with a density of 1,823 people per square mile. The median age is 32.1 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (48.3%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

3,209
Total Population
1,823
People / sq mi
32.1yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Arbuckle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only28.3%
64% below US avg
Spanish71.7%
435% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Arbuckle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arbuckle is $83,677, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Arbuckle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,677
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,964
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$67,350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,056
County GDP$2,010M

Business (County)

Restaurants42
Healthcare25
Retail60
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,783
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Arbuckle is $388,600, 38% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,093 (6% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $415,996.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$388,600
38% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$415,996

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,093
6% below US avg
Rent Burden30.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,783
37% above US avg
Effective Rate1.23%
In Arbuckle, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 31.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Arbuckle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity31.4%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.4%
Checkup Rate67.5%
Premature Death6,184/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access75.8%
Healthcare Facilities25

Crime Rates: Arbuckle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Arbuckle has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.2 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation145 ft (44 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,823/sq mi
Coordinates39.0142°N, 122.0610°W
County FIPS06011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.3-point margin. 80.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%
D 34.6%

Winner: Republican by 28.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+57.4%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,823/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.3%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants42
Retail Stores60

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.9%

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