California
Ione is a small city in California with a population of 5,306. Residents earn $78,661 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ione receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ione has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ione is $78,661, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Ione is $448,300, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,477 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Ione is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 89 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 886 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Ione enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,661 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,244 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,127 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,740 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,348 |
| County GDP | $2,112M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,981 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $448,300 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $457,359 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,477 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,713 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,981 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Obesity | 29.1% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Total Violent | 88.6/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.8/100K |
| Total Property | 885.9/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 191.9/100K |
| Theft | 664.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 29.5/100K |
| Arson | 14.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.0 inches |
| 16% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 297 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3629°N, 120.9477°W |
| County FIPS | 06005 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,159/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |