At a Glance
Median Income
$48,939
$39,304 per capita
Home Value
$477,600
Zillow: $479,526
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
846/100K
3,479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Talmage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Talmage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Talmage a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Talmage residents earn a median household income of $48,939 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,304. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Talmage is $477,600 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,526. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 37.7% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Talmage reports 846 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 123% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,479/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Talmage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Talmage has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population886
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,939
Per Capita$39,304
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
F
Home Value$477,600
Rent$1,281
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$479,526
Housing Units369
Rent Burden37.7%
Crime
F
Violent846/100K
Property3,479/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation633 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Talmage was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.