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Shoshone, CA

Full City Profile · California · Inyo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
18 Population 1/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
929 Violent Crime/100K 3,345 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
929 violent crimes/100K (145% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shoshone, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
929/100K
145% above
3,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Shoshone Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shoshone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
245%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shoshone a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Shoshone reports 929 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 145% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,345/100K.

Education

100.0% of adults in Shoshone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shoshone has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population18
Density1/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$142,206
Housing Units25
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent929/100K
Property3,345/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Premature Death10,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,185 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+100.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Shoshone was founded in 1910.
The median home in Shoshone was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.