At a Glance
Median Income
$40,222
$12,288 per capita
Median Rent
$660/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
54.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
57.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
18.5% smoking rate
How Cantua Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cantua Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cantua Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cantua Creek residents earn a median household income of $40,222 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,288. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 57.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Education
2.5% of adults in Cantua Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
54.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cantua Creek has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population520
Median Age21.7 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born33.8%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,222
Per Capita$12,288
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty57.4%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$660
Ownership17.2%
Zillow$239,622
Housing Units127
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain7.2 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation289 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+54.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cantua Creek was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
33.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.