California, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

California is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 70. Residents earn $76,875 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
70 Population 318/sq mi density
$76,875 Median Income $37,900 per capita
$141,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,875
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $141,700
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population70
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans62.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$37,900
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$5,048M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation494 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+83.6%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband31.0%
Libraries4

Is California a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, California receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. California stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in California is $76,875, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in California is $141,700, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

California experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

California has a population of 70 with a density of 318 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

70
Total Population
318
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

California vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

California vs U.S. Average

The median household income in California is $76,875, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: California vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,875
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,900
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
IRS Avg AGI$86,446

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,434
County GDP$5,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants246
Healthcare174
Retail237
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,718
63% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in California is $141,700, 50% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,700
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,718
63% above US avg
Effective Rate4.04%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Premature Death8,183/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access91.8%
Healthcare Facilities174

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

California has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation494 ft (151 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates38.9184°N, 84.2636°W
County FIPS21037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.7-point margin. 31.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+83.6%
School Test Score5.50
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density318/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access31.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities174
Restaurants246
Retail Stores237

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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