Yuba County

CA · Pop. 18,081 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Yuba County is a rural county in CA with a population of approximately 18,081.

$/Acre: $3,858

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 335 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 18.4/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 Tax0.83%

Combined Sales Tax8.08%

Cost of Living Index124.1

Median Household Income$62,310

Poverty Rate26%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,858

Median Home Price$386K

Acres for Sale928

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season335 days

Annual Rainfall73 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,878 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)344 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K895

Property Crime /100K1140

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%

Ag EconomyStrong