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Knights Ferry, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Knights Ferry is a small town in California with a population of 81. Residents earn $63,375 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
81 Population 506/sq mi density
$63,375 Median Income $25,938 per capita
$625,000 Home Value
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$625,000 home value
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,375
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $625,000
122% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.6%
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population81
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 56%
Veterans70.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,375
Per Capita$25,938
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute28 min

Housing

F
Home Value$625,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units35
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity28.7%
Uninsured5.0%
Smoking11.9%
Depression22.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband33.0%
Libraries13

Is Knights Ferry a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Knights Ferry receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Knights Ferry offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Knights Ferry is $63,375, 16% 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 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Knights Ferry is $625,000, making it a premium housing market at 122% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Knights Ferry enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Knights Ferry has a population of 81 with a density of 506 people per square mile. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55.6%).

Population

81
Total Population
506
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Knights Ferry vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only36.1%
54% below US avg
Spanish63.9%
377% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Knights Ferry vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Knights Ferry is $63,375, which is 16% 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 28 minutes.

Income: Knights Ferry vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,375
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,938
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone39.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Knights Ferry is $625,000, 122% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$625,000
122% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.0%

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-Occupied51.5%
Housing Units35
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate0.74%
In Knights Ferry, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.0% of residents lack health insurance. 11.9% are current smokers. 22.2% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Knights Ferry vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
High Blood Pressure24.4%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.0%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.9%
15% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress11.8%
Short Sleep29.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.1%
Uninsured5.0%
42% below US avg
Checkup Rate61.8%
Dental Visits57.8%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479
Knights Ferry has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.3 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) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.3 inches
68% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density506/sq mi
Coordinates37.8212°N, 120.6691°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 38.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.6%
15% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+14.3%
School Test Score4.69
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density506/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone39.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.9%

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