Inyo County

CA · Pop. 32,056 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Inyo County is a rural county in CA with a population of approximately 32,056.

$/Acre: $3,408

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 258 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 20.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax8.05%

Cost of Living Index122

Median Household Income$56,189

Poverty Rate9.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,408

Median Home Price$347K

Acres for Sale535

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season258 days

Annual Rainfall15.6 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,490 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)170 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K785

Property Crime /100K1022

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyStrong