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Jacumba, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Jacumba is a small town in California with a population of 880. Residents earn $51,044 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
880 Population 144/sq mi density
$51,044 Median Income $22,673 per capita
$349,400 Home Value $330,194 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$51,044 median income, 10.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$349,400 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,044
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $349,400
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 30.7%
148% higher than US avg

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

People

Population880
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans26.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$51,044
Per Capita$22,673
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$331,868M
Commute82 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$349,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$330,194
Housing Units345
Rent Burden33.6%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Uninsured12.5%
Smoking16.7%
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation3,226 ft (983 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute82 min
Broadband73.1%
Libraries88

Is Jacumba a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jacumba receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Jacumba has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jacumba is $51,044, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 30.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 82 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jacumba is $349,400, 24% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.9% 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

Jacumba enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Jacumba has a population of 880 with a density of 144 people per square mile. The median age is 62.2 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.8%).

Population

880
Total Population
144
People / sq mi
62.2yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
6.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Jacumba vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.1%
17% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jacumba vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jacumba is $51,044, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 82 minutes.

Income: Jacumba vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,044
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,673
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
IRS Avg AGI$104,353

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate30.7%
148% above US avg
Establishments (County)133,031
County GDP$331,868M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,243
Healthcare11,184
Retail9,270
Manufacturing2,955

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time81.7 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Jacumba is $349,400, 24% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $330,194.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$349,400
24% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$330,194

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.6%

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-Occupied37.6%
Housing Units345
Median Year Built1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Rate2.63%
In Jacumba, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.5% of residents lack health insurance. 16.7% are current smokers. 24.6% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Jacumba vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.0%
COPD7.4%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.7%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity27.8%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.9%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.7%
Uninsured12.5%
45% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,185
Dentists1:1,013
Mental Health1:190
Checkup Rate70.5%
Dental Visits54.1%
Premature Death5,727/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access97.5%
Healthcare Facilities11,184
Jacumba has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.6 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.6 inches
67% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,226 ft (983 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates32.6365°N, 116.1907°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.8-point margin. 73.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.2%
D 56.9%

Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density144/sq mi
Total Area6.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.1%
Public Libraries88
Healthcare Facilities11,184
Restaurants8,243
Retail Stores9,270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute81.7 min
Drive Alone73.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

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