At a Glance
Median Income
$68,676
$27,793 per capita
Median Rent
$2,558/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Beale AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beale AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beale AFB a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beale AFB residents earn a median household income of $68,676 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,793. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Beale AFB reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,420/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Beale AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beale AFB has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,174
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,676
Per Capita$27,793
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287
Housing
D
Home Value
Rent$2,558
Ownership1.4%
Zillow$449,915
Housing Units394
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,420/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain53.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation163 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Beale AFB was founded in 1942.
The median home in Beale AFB was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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