At a Glance
Median Income
$172,500
$45,688 per capita
Home Value
$478,800
Zillow: $618,817
Violent Crime
114/100K
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Rio Oso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Oso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Oso a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Oso residents earn a median household income of $172,500 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,688. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,004 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Oso is $478,800 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $618,817. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Rio Oso reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,420/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Rio Oso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Oso has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population421
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,500
Per Capita$45,688
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$20,507M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,474
Housing
A+
Home Value$478,800
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$618,817
Housing Units131
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property1,420/100K
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation44 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Oso was built in 1972.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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