At a Glance
Median Income
$51,044
$22,673 per capita
Home Value
$349,400
Zillow: $341,254
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.1%
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
16.7% smoking rate
How Jacumba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jacumba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jacumba a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jacumba residents earn a median household income of $51,044 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,673. The unemployment rate stands at 20.1% (458% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jacumba is $349,400 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,254. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
16.9% of adults in Jacumba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population880
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans26.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$51,044
Per Capita$22,673
Unemployment20.1%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
C+
Home Value$349,400
Rent
Ownership37.6%
Zillow$341,254
Housing Units345
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation3,226 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Jacumba was built in 1990.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
38.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.