Tulare County

CA · Pop. 32,342 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Tulare County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 32,342.

$/Acre: $3,003

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 284 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 28.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax8.4%

Cost of Living Index126.5

Median Household Income$91,953

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,003

Median Home Price$286K

Acres for Sale1449

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season284 days

Annual Rainfall25.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,011 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K506

Property Crime /100K391

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate