At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
14.9% smoking rate
How Ponderosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ponderosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ponderosa a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
60.0% of adults in Ponderosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ponderosa has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population64
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born28.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$25,415M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$415,986
Housing Units178
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation7,241 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+55.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Ponderosa was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
28.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 731 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.