Tuolumne County

CA · Pop. 84,320 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Tuolumne County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 84,320.

$/Acre: $6,411

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 323 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 49.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax8.71%

Cost of Living Index128.4

Median Household Income$38,318

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,411

Median Home Price$348K

Acres for Sale2758

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season323 days

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,685 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)137 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K374

Property Crime /100K450

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate