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