Sonora, CA

California · Merced County · Merced Metro

Sonora is a small town in California with a population of 4,965. Residents earn $62,621 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,965 Population 1,571/sq mi density

$62,621 Median Income $39,503 per capita

$379,300 Home Value $400,266 Zillow

$1,164 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

534 Violent Crime/100K 5,527 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$62,621 median income, 6.8% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$379,300 home value, $1,164/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

534 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)

Education

3.4 / 5.0

30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $62,621

17% lower than US avg

Home Value $379,300

35% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 534/100K

41% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 30.2%

10% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,164

0% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.3%

2% lower than US avg

Unemployment 6.8%

89% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 17.4%

40% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,965

Median Age38.2 yrs

Density1,571/mi²

Male / Female42% / 58%

Largest GroupWhite 85%

Veterans7.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$62,621

Per Capita$39,503

Unemployment6.8%

Poverty17.4%

County GDP$13,282M

Commute33 min

Housing

Home Value$379,300

Rent$1,164

Ownership42.9%

Zillow$400,266

Housing Units2,378

Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

Violent534/100K

Property5,527/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault288/100K

Burglary1,418/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%

Uninsured7.4%

Smoking15.5%

Depression27.9%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain32.8 in/yr

Sunny Days317/yr

Elevation1,833 ft (559 m)

Education

Bachelor's+30.2%

High School+94.8%

Graduate+13.6%

School Score3.99

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%

Commute33 min

Broadband89.7%

EV Stations8

Libraries13

Is Sonora a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sonora receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Sonora has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sonora is $62,621, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sonora is $379,300, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 534 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,527 per 100,000, 182% above the national average.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. School test scores average 4/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Sonora enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Sonora has a population of 4,965 with a density of 1,571 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 58.4% female and 41.6% male. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 3.9% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.8% of residents, while 5.2% speak Spanish. 7.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 23.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 92.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,965

Total Population

1,571

People / sq mi

38.2yrs

Median Age

2% below US avg

3.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.6%

Female 58.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Sonora vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.8%

21% above US avg

Spanish 5.2%

61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sonora vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sonora is $62,621, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,503. The average weekly wage is $1,057, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 8.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sonora vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,621
	17% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,503
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,057
IRS Avg AGI	$57,281
Gini Index	0.458 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.8%
	89% above US avg
Poverty Rate	17.4%
	40% above US avg
Establishments (County)	8,584
County GDP	$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants	403
Healthcare	479
Retail	547
Manufacturing	116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,616
	32% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.22%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	33.0 min
Drive Alone	80.8%
Public Transit	0.7%
Work from Home	8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sonora is $379,300, 35% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $400,266. Homes sell for 94.7% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,164 (0% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 42.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,378 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1969. The average annual property tax is $4,616 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$379,300
	35% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$400,266
Median List Price	$399,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$399,000
$/Sq Ft	$252
Homes Sold	5
Sale-to-List Ratio	94.7%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,164
	0% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,263
Rent Burden	33.9%

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

Homeownership	42.9%
Owner-Occupied	42.9%
Renter-Occupied	57.1%
Housing Units	2,378
Median Year Built	1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,616
	32% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.22%

In Sonora, 31.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 10.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 30.7% have high blood pressure. 15.5% are current smokers. 18.1% report binge drinking. 23.9% are physically inactive. 27.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.2% experience frequent mental distress. 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,387. The dentist ratio is 1:2,148. 78.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.1 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.3%
	2% below US avg
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	30.7%
Asthma	11.5%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.5%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.1%
Physical Inactivity	23.9%
Depression	27.9%
Mental Distress	21.2%
Physical Distress	14.9%
Short Sleep	37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.9%
Uninsured	7.4%
	14% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,387
Dentists	1:2,148
Mental Health	1:398
Checkup Rate	71.5%
Dental Visits	59.9%
Premature Death	8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	78.3%
Healthcare Facilities	479

Sonora has a violent crime rate of 534 per 100,000 residents, 41% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 287.7 per 100,000, robbery at 123.3, rape at 123.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,527 per 100,000, 182% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,698, burglary at 1,418, vehicle theft at 411 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 62 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Sonora receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Sonora vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	534.2/100K
	41% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	123.3/100K
Robbery	123.3/100K
Assault	287.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	5,527.0/100K
	182% above US avg
Burglary	1,417.7/100K
Theft	3,698.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	410.9/100K
Arson	82.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	62
Traffic Accidents	1,728
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Sonora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,833 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,833 ft (559 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density	1,571/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9817°N, 120.3828°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Merced County County
Nearest Airport	Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0467 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	10.3 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.7 / 100
Community Resilience	7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Very High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,626 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994	4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada	M6.1	113 km
Jul 8, 2021	Antelope Valley, CA	M6.0	97 km
Oct 24, 1990	3 km NE of Mono City, California	M5.8	111 km
May 15, 1999	9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California	M5.5	147 km
Sep 18, 2004	27 km NW of Benton, California	M5.4	149 km
Apr 11, 2020	30km SE of Bodie, CA	M5.2	145 km
Sep 12, 1994	8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California	M5.1	106 km
Jul 8, 2021	32km SE of Markleeville, CA	M5.0	97 km
Jan 16, 1993	9 km E of Gilroy, California	M4.9	143 km
Jun 9, 1998	8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	146 km
Jul 15, 1998	8 km W of Aspen Springs, California	M4.9	146 km
Nov 30, 1997	2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	132 km
Dec 22, 1995	California-Nevada border region	M4.9	105 km
Nov 22, 1997	3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.9	133 km
Dec 31, 1997	9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California	M4.8	139 km
Oct 30, 1998	4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	148 km
Dec 28, 1995	9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.8	103 km
Jun 26, 2005	8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California	M4.8	149 km
Apr 26, 2008	27km SE of Smith Valley, NV	M4.7	130 km
Dec 23, 1995	8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada	M4.7	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

57 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 1953	EF2	66 km	0
Mar 11, 2023	EF1	14 km	0
Jan 10, 2023	EF1	35 km	0
Nov 15, 2015	EF1	63 km	0
Apr 14, 2006	EF1	66 km	0
Dec 16, 2002	EF1	74 km	0
Dec 12, 1996	EF1	47 km	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	73 km	0
Jan 14, 1995	EF1	96 km	0
Apr 19, 1988	EF1	70 km	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	55 km	0
Mar 4, 1978	EF1	75 km	0
Mar 1, 1978	EF1	59 km	0
May 31, 1967	EF1	80 km	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	67 km	0
Jan 14, 2023	EF0	76 km	0
Nov 8, 2022	EF0	91 km	0
Nov 18, 2020	EF0	90 km	0
May 18, 2020	EF0	74 km	0
Feb 2, 2019	EF0	77 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (119 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Mono Lake Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,121 m (6,959 ft)	1790	119 km
Mono-Inyo Craters	Lava dome(s)	2,796 m (9,173 ft)	1380	120 km
Mammoth Mountain	Lava dome(s)	3,369 m (11,053 ft)	1260	125 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RIM (257,084 ac, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2013	RIM	257,084	37 km
2021	CALDOR	226,583	83 km
2018	FERGUSON	97,307	64 km
2017	DETWILER	83,297	53 km
2015	BUTTE	72,894	37 km
2021	TAMARACK	70,171	100 km
1996	ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON)	58,161	50 km
1987	PAPER	49,296	23 km
1987	LARSON	49,250	48 km
1987	HAMM	39,333	35 km
2018	DONNELL	36,151	66 km
2008	TELEGRAPH	33,479	53 km
2020	SLINK	26,437	93 km
2002	CANNON	23,605	98 km
1992	CLEVELAND	21,835	95 km
2022	OAK	19,408	67 km
2015	WASHINGTON	18,485	95 km
1992	GULCH	18,019	24 km
1990	A-ROCK	17,706	61 km
1996	ROGGE	17,559	25 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	5.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	48°F (9°C)	4.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
May	62°F (16°C)	0.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.5 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
November	52°F (11°C)	4.4 in
December	45°F (7°C)	4.2 in

Sonora has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Sonora is located in Merced County. It is classified as Metro / 250K-1M, part of a metropolitan area. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 50.9% of the vote, a 4.4-point margin. 89.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 8 EV charging stations. There are 13 public libraries serving the community. 479 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%

D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	62
Traffic Accidents	1,728
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	30.2%
	10% below US avg
High School+	94.8%
Graduate Degree+	13.6%
School Test Score	3.99

B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K-1M
Population Density	1,571/sq mi
Total Area	3.1 sq mi
County	Merced County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.7%
Avg Download Speed	77.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	13.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	8
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	13
Healthcare Facilities	479
Restaurants	403
Retail Stores	547

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	33.0 min
Drive Alone	80.8%
Public Transit	0.7%
Work from Home	8.2%

Average costs for common services in Sonora. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166-$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221-$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111-$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886-$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83-$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166-$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28-$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55-$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166-$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22-$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443-$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111-$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66-$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55-$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166-$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428-$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443-$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089-$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554-$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535-$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214-$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886-$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221-$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107-$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17-$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33-$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83-$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17-$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28-$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55-$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32-$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77-$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77-$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32-$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43-$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66-$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89-$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33-$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44-$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44-$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33-$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55-$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83-$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328-$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33-$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86-$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33-$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17-$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664-$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554-$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221-$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28-$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443-$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535-$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33-$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55-$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33-$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22-$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166-$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111-$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,059
Toddler	$863
Preschool	$715
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$999
Toddler	$876
Preschool	$825

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Merced County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	11,851	4,467	$51,004	0.97
Manufacturing	9,221	169	$65,145	1.32
Retail Trade	8,528	561	$37,581	1.01
Accommodation & Food Services	6,261	408	$26,465	0.81
Construction	3,358	445	$61,299	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	2,934	362	$56,503	0.82
Other Services	2,160	285	$44,783	0.84
Administrative & Waste Services	1,647	189	$40,698	0.33
Finance & Insurance	1,066	127	$71,790	0.31
Professional & Technical Services	1,054	196	$59,783	0.18
Management of Companies	849	17	$88,938	0.59
Real Estate	619	161	$50,281	0.47
Arts & Entertainment	588	49	$27,387	0.41
Educational Services	291	30	$40,187	0.17
Information & Technology	269	32	$64,074	0.17
Unclassified	1	10	$18,180	0.01

Colleges & Universities in Sonora

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Columbia College	Public · Associate	3,611	-	$1,547	$8,870

Hospitals in Sonora

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
ADVENTIST HEALTH SONORA	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(209) 536-5000

Schools in Sonora

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Sonora High	High	919	38	24.2:1
Sonora Elementary	Elementary	724	35	20.7:1
Curtis Creek Elementary	Elementary	440	21	21.0:1
Gold Rush Home Study Charter (Charter)	Other	416	21	19.8:1
Belleview Elementary	Elementary	173	8	21.6:1
Belleview Special Education Preschool	-	-	-	-
Sonora Elementary Preschool	-	-	-	-
Tuolumne County Special Education Preschool	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Sonora

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
K-Star Country 99.7 FM	country	AAC+ 64 kbps
K-Love 2010's	contemporary christian, worship	AAC+ 64 kbps
PAMA Classic	brazil, ca	MP3 128 kbps
PAMA FuTuRiX	electronic music, europe	MP3 128 kbps
PAMA ONE Radio	music, pama media	MP3 128 kbps
K-Book 93.3 FM	-	MP3 128 kbps
K-Love 2000's	-	AAC+ 64 kbps
K-Love 90's	-	AAC+ 63 kbps
K-Love Christmas	christian, christmas	AAC+ 63 kbps
K-Love 70's	-	AAC+ 63 kbps
K-Talk 1640 AM Salt Lake City, UT	conservative, news talk	MP3 128 kbps
K-WAVE 107.9	-	MP3 32 kbps
K-Love 80's	-	AAC+ 63 kbps
K97.1	urban contemporary	AAC
KQBM-LP 90.7 & 103.7 "Blue Mountain Radio" West Point, CA	community radio, san andres	MP3 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Sonora

41 campgrounds found near Sonora.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
McCabe Flat Campground	4.8/5	10	$20, $40
Railroad Flat Campground	4.8/5	9	$20
(Lake Alpine) Backpackers	4.7/5	8	$32
PINES GROUP STANISLAUS	4.6/5	1	$150
(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten	4.5/5	31	$32
(Lake Alpine) West Shore	4.5/5	24	$32
(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER TIP CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	21	$32
CHERRY VALLEY	4.4/5	45	$33, $66
Sweetwater (Stanislaus National Forest)	4.4/5	13	$29
(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER VALLEY CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	21	$32
PINECREST	4.3/5	196	$40
(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground	4.2/5	19	$32, $120
COYOTE POINT	4.1/5	1	$130
LOST CLAIM	4.0/5	10	$25
OBSERVATION POINT PICNIC SHELTER (CA)	4.0/5	1	$50
Willow Placer Campground	4.0/5	9	$20, $40
GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA	3.9/5	143	$18, $22
Meadowview Campground	3.9/5	97	$38
New Spicer Meadows	3.9/5	55	$30, $200
PINECREST DAY USE AREA	3.9/5	3	$60
Pines Stanislaus	3.9/5	11	$25
ACORN CAMPGROUND	3.7/5	126	$20
TUTTLETOWN RECREATION AREA	3.7/5	163	$18, $150
PIONEER TRAIL	3.6/5	3	$133, $184
OAK KNOLL CAMPGROUND	3.3/5	49	$20
Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest)	3.0/5	69	$19, $100
Beardsley Dam Campground	-	-	Free
Cascade Creek Campground	-	-	Free
DEER FLAT BOAT IN CAMPGROUND	-	30	$20
Fraser Flat Campground	-	-	Free
Herring Creek Campground	-	-	Free
Hull Creek Campground	-	-	Free
Lumsden Bridge Campground	-	-	Free
Mill Creek Campground	-	-	Free
Niagara Creek Campground	-	-	Free
Niagara OHV Campground	-	-	Free
Pines Campground	-	-	Free
Sand Bar Flat Campground	-	-	Free
South Fork Campground	-	-	Free
Stanislaus River Campground	-	-	Free
Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground	-	-	Free

National Parks Near Sonora

10 national parks and monuments found near Sonora.

Park	Type	Fee
Calaveras Big Trees State Park	State Park	Free
Caswell Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Emerald Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Great Valley Grasslands State Park	State Park	Free
Grover Hot Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park	State Park	Free
Pacheco State Park	State Park	Free
Teague Park	State Park	Free
Washoe Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Yosemite National Park	National Park	$35

Trails Near Sonora

500+ trails found near Sonora.

Trail	Miles	Hike	Bike	Horse
HIGHLAND CREEK	16.9	-	-	-
SAN DOMINGO LOOP	11.0	-	-	-
BUMMER/WHEATS	9.0	-	-	-
ARNOLD RIM TRAIL	8.7	-	-	-
WHEATS MEADOW	7.4	-	-	-
N. FORK MERCED RIVER (LOWER)	5.8	-	-	-
PACIFIC CREEK	5.5	-	-	-
WEST SIDE R/R GRADE	5.4	-	-	-
SPICER/SAND FLAT	5.3	-	-	-
TUOLUMNE CANYON	5.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	5.2	-	-	-
ANDRESEN MINE	4.8	-	-	-
DONNELL LAKE OHV 4X4	4.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	4.8	-	-	-
TUNNEL CR. R/R GRADE	4.4	-	-	-
ASPEN MEADOW	4.3	-	-	-
ELLIOTS CABIN	4.3	-	-	-
PINECREST PEAK/CATFISH LAKE	4.1	-	-	-
SPICER/WHEATS	3.9	-	-	-
BEARDSLEY/SAND BAR	3.9	-	-	-
ROCK CREEK/MUD LAKE	3.9	-	-	-
PRESTON FALLS	3.9	-	-	-
PINECREST LAKE N.R.T.	3.8	-	-	-
BOX SPRING	3.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	3.7	-	-	-
KNIGHT CREEK	3.6	-	-	-
DARDANELLE CREEK	3.5	-	-	-
SWORD LAKE	3.3	-	-	-
HULL CREEK/STRAWBERRY OHV- ATV	3.3	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE HORSEMEN	3.2	-	-	-
DULUKE/BUCHANON	3.0	-	-	-
HAMBY	3.0	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-4X4	3.0	-	-	-
Unnamed	2.9	-	-	-
PAPER CABIN RIDGE	2.9	-	-	-
OXIDINE EAST	2.8	-	-	-
MCCORMICK CREEK	2.7	-	-	-
ELEPHANT ROCK	2.7	-	-	-
P13	2.6	-	-	-
CALAVERAS DOME OHV 4X4 RT6A,6F	2.6	-	-	-
NORTH MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT	2.6	-	-	-
MCTC: 7N56Y TO 7N64Y	2.5	-	-	-
CALAVERAS DM OHV 4X4 RT4C	2.5	-	-	-
TWAINHARTE/CRNDLL PK OHV-M/C	2.4	-	-	-
HIGHLAND CREEK/WOLFBORRO	2.4	-	-	-
DEER CREEK (UPPER)	2.4	-	-	-
GRAPEVINE	2.4	-	-	-
BOURLAND/CHAIN LAKES	2.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	2.2	-	-	-
MCTC: BEAR VALLEY TO 7N20	2.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	2.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	2.1	-	-	-
STRAW / FRASER FLAT RR BIKE TR	2.1	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-ATV	2.1	-	-	-
INDIAN CREEK	2.1	-	-	-
TEXAS HILL MINE	2.0	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	1.9	-	-	-
COUNTY LINE	1.9	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.9	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-MC	1.9	-	-	-
GOLDEN STAIRS	1.9	-	-	-
MCTC: 7N76Y TO 7N14	1.9	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV 4X4	1.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.8	-	-	-
JENKINS HILL	1.8	-	-	-
PAPER CABIN TO TUOLUMNE RIVER	1.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.8	-	-	-
MUD LAKE	1.8	-	-	-
GANNS	1.8	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S16	1.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.7	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-M/C-ATV	1.7	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV- 4X4	1.7	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-ATV	1.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.7	-	-	-
DONNEL LK OHV -ATV	1.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.7	-	-	-
HELLS MOUNTAIN	1.7	-	-	-
YOSEMITE BORDER	1.6	-	-	-
THOMAS PEAK	1.6	-	-	-
RAILROAD, SOUTH FORK TUOLUMNE	1.6	-	-	-
MUD LAKE	1.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.5	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	1.5	-	-	-
L.G.C.F. INTERPERATIVE TRAIL	1.5	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	1.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.5	-	-	-
UNION ROCK LAKE	1.5	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	1.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.5	-	-	-
ART EQUESTRIAN BYPASS	1.5	-	-	-
CHERRY LAKE NO OHV-ATV	1.5	-	-	-
ROGGE TRAIL	1.5	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	1.5	-	-	-
CALAVERAS DOME OHV-ATV	1.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.4	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	1.4	-	-	-
CHERRY LAKE NO OHV-ATV	1.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.4	-	-	-
WATERHOUSE LAKE	1.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.4	-	-	-
S14	1.4	-	-	-
CRANDALL PEAK OHV-M/C	1.4	-	-	-
BEAR VALLEY/LAKE ALPINE	1.4	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - M/C	1.4	-	-	-
BELL CREEK/COFFIN HOLLOW	1.4	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV ATV D52 S10	1.4	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	1.4	-	-	-
BOX SPRING/CHAIN LAKES	1.3	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-ATV	1.3	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	1.3	-	-	-
MT. LEWIS	1.3	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-ATV	1.3	-	-	-
RALPH RANCH	1.3	-	-	-
OXIDINE WEST	1.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.2	-	-	-
CLEAR LAKE	1.2	-	-	-
CRANDALL PEAK OHV-M/C	1.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.2	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE/CRNDLL PK - M/C	1.2	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-ATV	1.2	-	-	-
MCTC: 7N64Y TO 17EV17	1.2	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	1.2	-	-	-
COW CAMP	1.2	-	-	-
MCTC: 7N11 TO 17E27	1.2	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV ATV D52 S12	1.2	-	-	-
CHERRY LK NO OHV-ATV	1.2	-	-	-
MOUNT KNIGHT	1.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.1	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	1.1	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	1.1	-	-	-
CHERRY LAKE NO OHV-ATV	1.1	-	-	-
CHERRY LAKE NO OHV-ATV	1.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.1	-	-	-
TAMARACK OHV ATV	1.1	-	-	-
SONNET MINE	1.1	-	-	-
CRANDALL PEAK OHV-4X4	1.1	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S19	1.1	-	-	-
HUNTER CR. OVERLOOK	1.0	-	-	-
GOLDEN STAIRS TO CHERRY OIL RD	1.0	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.0	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.0	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - 4X4	1.0	-	-	-
RATTLESNAKE	1.0	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S9	1.0	-	-	-
Unnamed	1.0	-	-	-
OSBORN CREST	1.0	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S2	1.0	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	1.0	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	1.0	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.9	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.9	-	-	-
CHERRY CREEK	0.9	-	-	-
THIRTEN MILE CREEK	0.9	-	-	-
A.T.&T.	0.9	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.9	-	-	-
LK ALPINE CG TO CHICKAREE	0.9	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.9	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	0.9	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.9	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV ATV D52 S23	0.9	-	-	-
CIRCLE	0.9	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	0.9	-	-	-
PINE VALLEY	0.9	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.9	-	-	-
ARNOLD RIM TRAIL - ADA	0.9	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	0.9	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.9	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - 4X4	0.9	-	-	-
CRANDALL PEAK OHV-M/C	0.9	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.9	-	-	-
MCTC: 7N58 TO 7N19Y	0.9	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
NORTH FORK MOKELUMNE RIVER	0.8	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV	0.8	-	-	-
TAMARACK M/C	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV -4X4	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
WHITTLE UPPER CAMP	0.8	-	-	-
SILVERTIP CG TO LAKE ALPINE	0.8	-	-	-
P12	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
BEAR TRAP BASIN	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
HUNTER CREEK	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.8	-	-	-
RUSHING MEADOW	0.8	-	-	-
NORTH FORK INTERPERATIVE	0.8	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.7	-	-	-
CALAVERAS DOME OHV-ATV RT7B	0.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.7	-	-	-
DUCK LAKE BYPASS	0.7	-	-	-
BANDARITA H2O TANKS	0.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.7	-	-	-
DOUBLE "S"	0.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.7	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S4	0.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.7	-	-	-
INSPIRATION POINT	0.7	-	-	-
CLEOS BATH	0.7	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-4X4	0.7	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV-ATV	0.7	-	-	-
PINECREST TO STRAWBERRY	0.7	-	-	-
BURGSON LAKE	0.7	-	-	-
CONE HILL	0.7	-	-	-
STRAWBERRY OHV 4 X 4	0.7	-	-	-
P8	0.7	-	-	-
LUCKY STRIKE	0.7	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV ATV D52 S13	0.7	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.7	-	-	-
TRAIL OF THE GARGOYLES INTERPE	0.6	-	-	-
COLUMBIA SE OHV-4X4	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
BUCKHORN PK OHV-ATV	0.6	-	-	-
COLUMBIA SE OHV-ATV	0.6	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S15	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV ATV D52 S8	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	0.6	-	-	-
CRANDALL OHV M/C CRAN.#30	0.6	-	-	-
BUCKHORN PK OHV-M/C	0.6	-	-	-
NOONDAY MNE	0.6	-	-	-
COLUMBIA SE OHV-4X4	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
2N55 BYPASS FUNKS MDW	0.6	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S5	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-ATV	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
SANDS MEADOW	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.6	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S18	0.5	-	-	-
JAWBONE RIDGE OHV ATV	0.5	-	-	-
MCTC 7N19Y TO 7N87Y	0.5	-	-	-
P9	0.5	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - 4X4	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV M/C	0.5	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV-ATV	0.5	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV -M/C	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
CHERRY LAKE NO OHV-ATV	0.5	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	0.5	-	-	-
P8#2	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
CALAVERAS DM OHV 4X4	0.5	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV ATV D52 S11	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV- ATV	0.5	-	-	-
MCTC:7N51 TO 7N56YA	0.5	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV ATV D52 S20	0.5	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.5	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV ATV D52 S21	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV-ATV	0.5	-	-	-
CALAVERAS DOME OHV-4X4	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.5	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S3	0.5	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	0.5	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.4	-	-	-
CRAB TREE CUT OFF	0.4	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV	0.4	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.4	-	-	-
ANCIENT DWARVES I.T.	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
STRAWBERRY OHV ATV	0.4	-	-	-
UPPER RUSH CREEK ATV	0.4	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV 4X4	0.4	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV -M/C	0.4	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-ATV	0.4	-	-	-
CALAVERAS DM OHV 4X4	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
P14	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
BONDURANT	0.4	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S17	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV	0.4	-	-	-
LIVING FOREST NATURE TRAIL	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
CAMP IDA SPRING	0.4	-	-	-
PILOT RIDGE	0.4	-	-	-
P1	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	0.4	-	-	-
COTTONWOOD CR.	0.4	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-4X4	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
SAN ANTONIO FALLS OVRLK (P5)	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV-4X4	0.4	-	-	-
MCTC: 7N14D TO 7N14C	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV M/C	0.4	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV ATV	0.4	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.4	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
BEARDSLY I.T.	0.3	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV M/C	0.3	-	-	-
STRAWBERRY/PINECREST OHV-4X4	0.3	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV - ATV	0.3	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-ATV	0.3	-	-	-
CRANDALL PEAK OHV - M/C	0.3	-	-	-
SUMMIT LEVEL	0.3	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV- ATV	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
PIONEER	0.3	-	-	-
P7	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
TAMARACK OHV 4X4	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV	0.3	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - 4X4	0.3	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	0.3	-	-	-
STRAWBERRY OHV ATV	0.3	-	-	-
TRAIL OF THE SURVIVORS I.T.	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
TWAIN HATRE OHV-M/C	0.3	-	-	-
SUMMIT LEVEL/ FORT MTN	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
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Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV 4X4	0.3	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
DORRINGTON OHV M/C D52 S6	0.3	-	-	-
WHITE FIR CREEK	0.3	-	-	-
COLUMBIA SE OHV-M/C	0.3	-	-	-
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P4	0.3	-	-	-
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TAMARACK OHV M/C	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
WILLOW	0.3	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - 4X4	0.3	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.3	-	-	-
L.G.C.F ( SPUR)	0.3	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-ATV	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
JAWBONE RIDGE OHV-ATV	0.2	-	-	-
STRAWBERRY OHV ATV	0.2	-	-	-
CRANDALL OHV ATV	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-ATV	0.2	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	0.2	-	-	-
P3	0.2	-	-	-
CALAVERAS DM OHV-4X4	0.2	-	-	-
SHADOW OF THE MIWOK INTERPERAT	0.2	-	-	-
RHOADES LAKE	0.2	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV	0.2	-	-	-
TRAIL OF THE GARGOYLES	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-ATV	0.2	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
TEXAS HILL MINE SPUR	0.2	-	-	-
STRAWBERRY OHV	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK. OHV-M/C	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-ATV	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
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Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	0.2	-	-	-
STRAWBERRY OHV ATV	0.2	-	-	-
MCTC:7N56YA TO 7N56Y	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
GARNET HILL NW SEC 18	0.2	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV 4X4	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
SUMMIT LAKE	0.2	-	-	-
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Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
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TWAIN HARTE OHV	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK 0HV-M/C	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
CRANDALL OHV ATV	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.2	-	-	-
DONNELLS VISTA I.T.	0.1	-	-	-
PINECREST OHV ATV	0.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
JAWBONE RIDGE OHV-ATV	0.1	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV - ATV	0.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV 4X4	0.1	-	-	-
Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
CRANDALL PK OHV-M/C	0.1	-	-	-
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CANDY ROCK	0.1	-	-	-
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HULL CREEK OHV ATV	0.1	-	-	-
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ART BRANCH	0.1	-	-	-
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Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
TWAIN HARTE OHV-M/C	0.1	-	-	-
L.G.C.F. FALLS INTERPERATIVE T	0.1	-	-	-
MCTC: 7N35 TO PVT ROAD	0.1	-	-	-
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Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
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Unnamed	0.1	-	-	-
HULL CREEK OHV-ATV	0.1	-	-	-

Historical Trends - Sonora

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	4,796	$31,386
2015	4,796	$34,605
2017	4,824	$42,052
2019	4,853	$42,446
2021	5,004	$56,279
2023	4,846	$62,621

Museums in Sonora

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
TUOLUMNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	158 BRADFORD STREET	2095321317	$51,184
SOUTHERN TUOLUMNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2183657890	$38,636
OLD TIMERS MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	470 MAIN ST	2097281160	$16,212
ANGELS CAMP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	753 S MAIN ST	2097362963
COLUMBIA STATE HISTORIC PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2095323184
GROVELAND YOSEMITE GATEWAY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2099620300
RAILTOWN 1897 STATE HISTORIC PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	18115 5TH AVENUE	2099843953
ROMAGGI ADOBE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TUOLUMNE CITY MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	18663 CARTER ST	2099283516
TUOLUMNE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSTER ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TUOLUMNE HERITAGE PUBLICATIONS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 S WASHINGTON ST

Libraries in Sonora

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY	480 GREENLEY RD.	0.0	174,219

Farmers Markets in Sonora

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Angels Camp Farmers Market-Fresh Fridays	Utica Park, Utica Lane	June to October	Fri:5:00 PM - 8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Columbia Farmory and Mountain People Organics	10800 Airport Road	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Wed: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sat: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Peaceful Valley Farmers Market	14888 Peaceful Valley Road	01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019	Fri: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM;		Visit
Sonora's Certified Farmers' Market	Theall and Stewart Street	05/20/2017 to 10/14/2017	Sat: 7:30 AM-11:30 AM;		Visit
Tuolumne Memorial Park CFM	Tuolumne City Memorial Park
Twain Harte CFM	Eproson Park
Val Du Vino Farmers Market	634 French Gulch Rd.	07/05/2013 to 09/27/2013	Fri: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM;

Hotels in Sonora

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gunn House Hotel

Lumberjack Inn

Restaurants in Sonora

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's

Barrow's Cafe & Grill

Be Wok and Sushi

Cocina Michocana

Diamondback Grill

El Arroyo

El Jardín

Emberz

Escondite De La Torre

Flappy's Pizza Company

GK Mongolian

Gus Steakhouse

Hong Kong Garden

Mountain Mike's

Pinnochio's

Round Table Pizza

Sonora Taqueria

Sonora Thai Cuisine

The Armory

Yianni's Grill

Yoshoku

Cafes in Sonora

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amala Detox and Tea Lounge

Day-O

Goodness Cafe

Heart Rock Coffee Company

Nox Sonora

Revive Coffee

Schnoog's Cafe & Espresso

Starbucks

Cinemas in Sonora

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Regal Sonora Stadium 10

Clinics in Sonora

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

US #582648571

Gas Stations in Sonora

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arco

Gold Country Gaz

Banks in Sonora

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America

Wells Fargo

Gyms in Sonora

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altitude Sport Performance

Breweries in Sonora

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Growler Craft Brewery	Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops, Shopping & Stores, Murphys, CA, Brewery, Crafts	164 Highway 4	2097281162
Murphys Pourhouse	Beer Garden and Brewery	350 Main St	2098223942
The Standard Pour	Restaurant, Brewery, Restaurant and Brewery	19040 Standard Rd	12095327687	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Sonora

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Bear Valley	67.0	10	2,590	$67	December - April	-	-

Nursing Homes in Sonora

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
SONORA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF 179 SOUTH FAIRVIEW LANE	Non profit - Corporation	68	68	4/5	-	5/5	1/5	2095365000
AVALON CARE CENTER - SONORA 19929 GREENLEY ROAD	For profit - Corporation	210	195	3/5	-	4/5	2/5	2095332500

Pharmacies in Sonora

7 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BERTELLIS DRUG HEALTH MART PHARMACY	220 WEST STOCKTON STREET	209-532-3605
BOBS GREENLEY PHARMACY	800 DELNERO DRIVE	209-532-3139
CVS - 9208	13763 MONO WAY	209-532-0601
RITE AID - 6016	855 MONO WAY	209-588-0561
SAFEWAY	1291 SANGUINETTI ROAD	209-533-7812
SONORA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY PHARMACY	900 GREENLEY ROAD	209-536-3700
WAL-MART - 2030	1101 SANGUINETTI ROAD	209-533-8273

EV Charging Stations in Sonora

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
AHSR STATION 1	900 Greenley Rd	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
AHSR STATION 3	900 Greenley Rd	ChargePoint Network	1	J1772	public
AHSR STATION 4	900 Greenley Rd	ChargePoint Network	1	J1772	public
AHSR STATION 5	900 Greenley Rd	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
AHSR STATION 6	900 Greenley Rd	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
Columbia College Lower Parking	11600 Columbia College Dr	Non-Networked	2	J1772	public
Sunrise Hills Commercial Association	975 Morning Star Dr	TURNONGREEN	4	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Sonora

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Mt. Elizabeth Look Out Station (9815)	LTOWER	50
Mt. Elizabeth Look Out Station (9815)	LTOWER	50
4989 PENON BLANCO ROAD (47557)	MTOWER	31
4989 PENON BLANCO ROAD (47557)	MTOWER	31

Fire Stations in Sonora

Name	Address	Type	Phone
City of Sonora Fire Department	201 S Shepherd ST	Mostly volunteer	209-532-7432
Jamestown Fire Protection District	18440 Striker CT	Mostly career	209-533-5118
Tuolumne County Fire Department	18440 Striker CT	Mostly volunteer	209-533-5118

Power Plants Near Sonora

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
PHOENIX	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-120.3	OP

Bridges in Sonora

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1902	26	11,500	F
Slab	Concrete	1947	37	11,500	G
Frame	Concrete	1940	31	3,000	F
Slab	Steel	1920	25	2,000	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1945	72	1,800	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1987	121	1,000	F
Slab	Concrete	1912	24	375	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1987	110	102	F

Correctional Facilities in Sonora

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
TUOLUMNE COUNTY JAIL	175 YANEY AVENUE	COUNTY	145	140	OPEN

Airports Near Sonora

41 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Castle Airport	MER	Medium Airport
Merced Regional Macready Field	MCE	Medium Airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field	MOD	Medium Airport
Ag Air Airport	-	Small Airport
Ahlem Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
Bear Valley Airport	-	Small Airport
Bonanza Hills Airport	-	Small Airport
Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field	-	Small Airport
Camanche Skypark Airport	-	Small Airport
Cameron Airpark	-	Small Airport
Cat Ag Air Airport	-	Small Airport
Columbia Airport	COA	Small Airport
Eagle Ridge Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Eagle's Nest Airport	-	Small Airport
Fiorini Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying Gluepie Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	-	Small Airport
Fowler's Airport	-	Small Airport
Granite Dell Airport	-	Small Airport
Grupe Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Gustine Airport	-	Small Airport
Hawke Ag Aviation Airport	-	Small Airport
Hermitage Airport	-	Small Airport
Horse Shoe A Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Howard Private Airport	-	Small Airport
J-B Airport	-	Small Airport
Kistler Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Manzanita Airport	-	Small Airport
Mariposa Yosemite Airport	RMY	Small Airport
Oakdale Airport	ODC	Small Airport
Perryman Airport	-	Small Airport
Pine Mountain Lake Airport	-	Small Airport
Placerville Airport	PVF	Small Airport
Rancho Murieta Airport	-	Small Airport
Red Hills Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Sky Valley Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Spring Creek Airport	-	Small Airport
Turlock Airpark	-	Small Airport
Turlock Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Van Vleck Airport	-	Small Airport
Westover Field Amador County Airport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Sonora

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Angels Camp Police Department
Columbia College Campus Safety

Grocery Stores in Sonora

13 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Chevron Extramile	Convenience Store	342 W Stockton St
DOLLARTREE	Other	740 Mono Way
McDonald's 32119	Restaurant Meals Program	1261 Mono Way
Modesto Petroleum Inc - ARCO AM/PM 83300	Convenience Store	15 Pesce Way
Papa Murphy 136	Specialty Store	1281 Sanguinetti Rd
Restano Way Liquor	Convenience Store	10 E Restano Way
Safeway 3127	Supermarket	1291 Sanguinetti Rd
SAVE MART 8	Supermarket	130 W Stockton St
SAVE MART 76	Supermarket	1045 Mono Way
Sonora 76	Convenience Store	317 S Washington St
Sonora Farmers Market 1816	Farmers and Markets	100 Stewart
Sonora Grocery Outlet 135	Super Store	685 S Washington St
Walmart 2030	Super Store	1101 Sanguinetti Rd

Treatment Centers in Sonora

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Tuolumne County Behavioral Hlth Servs	Both	209-533-6245
Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center - Behavioral Health/Sonora	Mental Health	209-694-3888
Tuolumne MeWuk Indian Hlth Ctr - MEWU/YA	Substance Abuse	209-928-3350

DOL Wage Violations in Sonora

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $2,390 in back wages owed to 102 employees.

Violations

$2,390

Back Wages Owed

102

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Watch Resources, Inc.	-	-	95370	-	1	$1,180	$32	37
Service Master Sierras	-	-	95370	-	1	$1,160	$580	2
Watch	-	-	95370	-	1	$50	$1	63

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sonora

37 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ANCHOR 242 CHURCH INC	PO BOX 3668
BREAD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 93
CHRISTIAN HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD	13711 JOSHUA WAY
CORNERSTONE BIBLE CHURCH OF SONORA	14189 ALDER LN
CORNERSTONE FAITH CENTER SONORA	12112 VIA VISTA RD
COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH	14535 PEACEFUL VALLEY RD
CUMMINGS FAMILY FOUNDATION	15252 CURTIS CIR
DIVINE MINISTRY COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	19401 SUSAN WAY
EQUIPPING GODS PEOPLE WORLD MINISTRY CENTER	PO BOX 653
EVERY BELIEVERS DESTINY	9289 FRAGUERO RD
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER INC	19980 SOMMETTE DR
FLOODGATES INC	PO BOX 4351
FREEDOM IN RECOVERY CHURCH INC	19809 IVY LN
GATHERING OF SONORA	PO BOX 3273
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MONO VISTA	19765 GRACE WAY
HAWK AND BEAR WARRIORS SOCIETY OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN CHURCH	PO BOX 5475
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF SONORA	PO BOX 3176
HIS 2 OFFER INC	PO BOX 5310
JOURNEY CHURCH SONORA CALIFORNIA	14425 MONO WAY
MAHASUKHA FOUNDATION USA INC	18280 WINDSONG LN
MOTHER LODE ADVENTIST JUNIOR ACADEMY	80 N FOREST RD
MOTHER LODE ADVENTIST JUNIOR ACADEMY ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION	17793 MOUNTAIN RIDGE DR
OAK HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	14892 PEACEFUL VALLEY RD
OLD COLUMBIA ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST	PO BOX 3140
PARTNERS IN MINISTRY INC	217 N STEWART ST
PENTACOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD	19270 HILLSDALE DR
RAY STEDMAN MINISTRIES	PO BOX 3088
SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH	42 SNELL ST
SAINT MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH	13880 JOSHUA WAY
SAINT SUSANNA ORTHODOX CHURCH	10825 ROBINWOOD LN
SIERRA BIBLE CHURCH	15171 TUOLUMNE RD
SONORA CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER INC	21320 OLD SONORA COLUMBIA RD
SONORA COWBOY CHURCH	PO BOX 3513
SONORA FOURSQUARE CHURCH	20415 JAMESTOWN RD
SONORA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH	40 N FOREST RD
STANDARD COMMUNITY CHURCH	13650 BERGEL RD
TEMPLE OF THE VULPIN BROTHERHOOD	16191 VIA ESTE RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonora

What is the population of Sonora?

Sonora has a population of 4,965 residents and is located in California. The population density is 1,571 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.2 years. The population is 58.4% female and 41.6% male.

Is Sonora expensive to live in?

Sonora is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $62,621, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $379,300 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Sonora safe?

The violent crime rate in Sonora is 534 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,527 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Sonora receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sonora?

Sonora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Sonora?

The unemployment rate in Sonora is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,057. There are 8,584 business establishments in the area, including 403 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 8.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sonora?

The median home value in Sonora is $379,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $400,266. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,164. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 42.9%. The average annual property tax is $4,616.

How are the schools in Sonora?

Schools in Sonora have an average test score of 4 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 30.2% of adults in Sonora hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Sonora?

The obesity rate in Sonora is 31.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.5% of adults are smokers. 23.9% are physically inactive. 27.9% of residents report depression. 7.4% lack health insurance. 78.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,387.

What is transportation like in Sonora?

The average commute in Sonora is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sonora?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sonora is 84.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino. 94.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.2% speak Spanish. 7.3% of the population are military veterans. 23.9% of residents have a disability. 92.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Jamestown, CA 3,777 pop · 2.1 mi East Sonora, CA 2,823 pop · 2.5 mi Columbia, CA 2,645 pop · 3.8 mi Phoenix Lake, CA 4,505 pop · 4.5 mi Mono Vista, CA 3,696 pop · 6.5 mi Soulsbyville, CA 2,089 pop · 6.6 mi Tuolumne City, CA 1,404 pop · 7.8 mi Cedar Ridge, CA 1,513 pop · 8.3 mi Twain Harte, CA 2,373 pop · 9.0 mi Angels, CA 3,721 pop · 11.1 mi Murphys, CA 1,821 pop · 11.2 mi Forest Meadows, CA 1,485 pop · 13.2 mi Copperopolis, CA 4,644 pop · 13.5 mi Pine Mountain Lake, CA 2,758 pop · 13.8 mi

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

People

Economy

Housing

Crime

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Sonora a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Safety & Crime

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Sonora vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Sonora vs U.S. Average

Income: Sonora vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sonora vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Natural Hazard Risk

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake History

Tornado History

Nearby Volcanoes

Wildfire History

Monthly Weather

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Safety & Disasters

Education

Area & Infrastructure