Mono County

CA · Pop. 12,037 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Mono County is a rural county in CA with a population of approximately 12,037.

$/Acre: $3,005

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 8.9/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 Tax0.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index122.6

Median Household Income$57,284

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,005

Median Home Price$261K

Acres for Sale696

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall11.1 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low46°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,732 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K768

Property Crime /100K752

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyStrong