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Porterville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
Porterville, CA
At a Glance
How Porterville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porterville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Porterville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Porterville residents earn a median household income of $59,012 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,919. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Porterville is $273,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,742. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Porterville reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,154/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Porterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 69.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porterville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.