California, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,523 Population 1,169/sq mi density
$60,506 Median Income $28,917 per capita
$123,700 Home Value $243,347 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,506 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,700 home value, $773/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

California, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,506
19% below
$28,917 per capita
Home Value
$123,700
56% below
Zillow: $243,347
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How California Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
44%
Rent
66%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is California a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

California residents earn a median household income of $60,506 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,917. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in California is $123,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,347. Median rent is $773/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

14.6% of adults in California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

California has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,523
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,506
Per Capita$28,917
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,700
Rent$773
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$243,347
Housing Units2,062
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation899 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.9%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in California was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (23 miles).
15.9% of the population has a disability.