Volta, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
188 Population 43/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Volta, CA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
25.4%
606% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
706%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Volta a Good Place to Live?

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

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. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population188
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born14.9%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$52,044
Unemployment25.4%
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%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
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%
Broadband31.5%
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
14.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.