At a Glance
Median Income
$29,188
$28,544 per capita
Home Value
$311,100
Zillow: $195,455
Violent Crime
20/100K
1,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
51.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Yuba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yuba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yuba a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yuba residents earn a median household income of $29,188 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,544. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 542 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yuba is $311,100 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,455. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Yuba reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,009/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Yuba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
51.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yuba has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population54
Median Age66.5 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$29,188
Per Capita$28,544
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$1,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
F
Home Value$311,100
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$195,455
Housing Units38
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property1,009/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation857 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+51.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Yuba was built in 1981.
77.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.