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Iron Horse, CA

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Iron Horse is a small town in California with a population of 575. Residents earn $56,066 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
575 Population 74/sq mi density
$56,066 Median Income $21,029 per capita
$195,500 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,066 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$195,500 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,066
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $195,500
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.7%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population575
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,066
Per Capita$21,029
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$127M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units295
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity31.7%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation5,067 ft (1,544 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband13.4%
Libraries4

Is Iron Horse a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iron Horse receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Iron Horse offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iron Horse is $56,066, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iron Horse is $195,500, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Iron Horse experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Iron Horse has a population of 575 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%).

Population

575
Total Population
74
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
7.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.4%
Female 37.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Iron Horse vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.0%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.0%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iron Horse vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iron Horse is $56,066, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Iron Horse vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,066
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,029
Avg Weekly Wage$972
IRS Avg AGI$74,583

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)135
County GDP$127M

Business (County)

Restaurants21
Healthcare9
Retail7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Iron Horse is $195,500, 31% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$195,500
31% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%
Housing Units295
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,270
22% above US avg
Effective Rate2.18%
In Iron Horse, 31.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 25.9% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Iron Horse vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.7%
1% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.7%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.2%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress14.7%
Short Sleep34.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Dentists1:1,609
Mental Health1:400
Checkup Rate66.2%
Dental Visits58.4%
Premature Death4,389/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access7.1%
Healthcare Facilities9
Iron Horse has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.3 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.3 inches
39% below US avg
Snowfall37.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,067 ft (1,544 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates39.7805°N, 120.4823°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.2-point margin. 13.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.8%
D 36.6%

Winner: Republican by 24.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density74/sq mi
Total Area7.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access13.4%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants21
Retail Stores7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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