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Artois, CA

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Artois is a small town in California with a population of 232. Residents earn $147,902 per year, which is 97% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
232 Population 81/sq mi density
$147,902 Median Income $42,568 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$147,902 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$300,000 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $147,902
97% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.1%
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population232
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 46%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,902
Per Capita$42,568
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,468M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units87
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Uninsured10.4%
Smoking11.6%
Depression23.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation173 ft (53 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+67.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute13 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries4

Is Artois a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Artois receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Artois stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Artois is $147,902, which is significantly higher than the national average — 97% above $75,149. This places Artois among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Artois is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Artois enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Artois has a population of 232 with a density of 81 people per square mile. The median age is 50.1 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (46.1%).

Population

232
Total Population
81
People / sq mi
50.1yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Artois vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.8%
6% below US avg
Spanish26.2%
96% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Artois vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Artois is $147,902, which is 97% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Artois vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$147,902
97% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,568
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$60,071

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,327
County GDP$1,468M

Business (County)

Restaurants58
Healthcare46
Retail71
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,708
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.1 min
Drive Alone69.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Artois is $300,000, 6% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.0%

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-Occupied93.8%
Housing Units87
Median Year Built1995

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,708
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.24%
In Artois, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 10.4% of residents lack health insurance. 11.6% are current smokers. 23.4% report depression. 21.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.9%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.6%
17% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity21.6%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep35.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured10.4%
21% above US avg
Checkup Rate69.4%
Dental Visits62.7%
Premature Death9,723/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access69.6%
Healthcare Facilities46
Artois has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.4 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.4 inches
44% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation173 ft (53 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates39.6332°N, 122.1898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.9-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.1%
D 31.2%

Winner: Republican by 34.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.1%
37% below US avg
High School+67.1%
Graduate Degree+8.8%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density81/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities46
Restaurants58
Retail Stores71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.1 min
Drive Alone69.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.8%

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