At a Glance
Median Income
$78,661
$41,244 per capita
Home Value
$448,300
Zillow: $465,970
Median Rent
$1,477/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
289/100K
434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.8% smoking rate
How Ione Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ione's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ione 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
Ione residents earn a median household income of $78,661 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,244. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ione is $448,300 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $465,970. Median rent is $1,477/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Ione reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 434/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Ione hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ione has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
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 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,306
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,159/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,661
Per Capita$41,244
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
B
Home Value$448,300
Rent$1,477
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$465,970
Housing Units2,414
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent289/100K
Property434/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation297 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Ione was founded in 1849.
The median home in Ione was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.