At a Glance
Median Income
$42,143
$12,629 per capita
Home Value
$346,800
Zillow: $298,215
Median Rent
$913/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
38.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
33.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
18.7% smoking rate
How Sultana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sultana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sultana a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sultana residents earn a median household income of $42,143 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,629. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sultana is $346,800 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,215. Median rent is $913/month, with 26.4% 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 1975.
Education
2.9% of adults in Sultana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
38.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sultana has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population957
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density2,518/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born32.3%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$42,143
Per Capita$12,629
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty33.8%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
C
Home Value$346,800
Rent$913
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$298,215
Housing Units281
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes19.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation362 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+38.9%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Sultana was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
32.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.