At a Glance
Violent Crime
359/100K
2,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
20.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Volta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Volta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Volta a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Volta reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,432/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Volta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Volta has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$52,044
Unemployment20.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$456,933
Housing Units139
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent359/100K
Property2,432/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation113 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+24.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Volta was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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