At a Glance
Median Income
$48,708
$20,378 per capita
Home Value
$267,600
Zillow: $319,814
Median Rent
$1,133/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,331/100K
4,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
58.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How August Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows August's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is August a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
August residents earn a median household income of $48,708 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,378. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in August is $267,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,814. Median rent is $1,133/month, with 42.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
August reports 1,331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 250% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,390/100K.
Education
3.1% of adults in August hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
58.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
August has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population8,471
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density6,723/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,708
Per Capita$20,378
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
B+
Home Value$267,600
Rent$1,133
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$319,814
Housing Units2,499
Rent Burden42.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,331/100K
Property4,390/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+58.2%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute49 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in August was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
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