Bass Lake, CA

Full City Profile · California · Madera County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
336 Population 179/sq mi density
$152,083 Median Income $94,949 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$152,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bass Lake, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$152,083
102% above
$94,949 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
62.6%
86% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Bass Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bass Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
202%
Poverty
205%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bass Lake a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bass Lake residents earn a median household income of $152,083 , which is 102% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $94,949. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.

Education

62.6% of adults in Bass Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bass Lake has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population336
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$152,083
Per Capita$94,949
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.4%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$594,745
Housing Units1,106
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation3,512 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+44.2%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Bass Lake was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.