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Samoa, CA

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Samoa is a small town in California with a population of 163. Residents earn $44,569 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
163 Population 194/sq mi density
$44,569 Median Income $22,421 per capita
$1,131 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,569 median income, 15.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$1,131/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,569
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,131
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.0%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.4%
328% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population163
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,569
Per Capita$22,421
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$7,591M
Commute12 min

Housing

B+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,131
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units110
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Uninsured6.6%
Smoking13.4%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute12 min
Broadband60.0%
Libraries13

Is Samoa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Samoa receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Samoa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Samoa is $44,569, 41% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,131 per month.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Samoa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Samoa has a population of 163 with a density of 194 people per square mile. The median age is 23.6 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.8%), with 23.9% Hispanic.

Population

163
Total Population
194
People / sq mi
23.6yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.7%
Female 58.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Samoa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Samoa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Samoa is $44,569, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Samoa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,569
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,421
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
IRS Avg AGI$64,241

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,685
County GDP$7,591M

Business (County)

Restaurants393
Healthcare384
Retail538
Manufacturing123

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,760
36% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.0 min
Drive Alone62.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,131 (3% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,131
3% below US avg
Rent Burden24.2%

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-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units110
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,760
36% above US avg
In Samoa, 31.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.6% of residents lack health insurance. 13.4% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Samoa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.0%
3% below US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.4%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep35.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Uninsured6.6%
23% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,642
Dentists1:1,216
Mental Health1:160
Checkup Rate69.5%
Dental Visits59.9%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access88.3%
Healthcare Facilities384
Samoa has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates40.8146°N, 124.1892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 28.4-point margin. 60.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.6%
D 62%

Winner: Democrat by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score4.69
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density194/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access60.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities384
Restaurants393
Retail Stores538

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.0 min
Drive Alone62.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

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