Cantua Creek, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
520 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
35.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$144,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$510 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fresno County
6
Fresno Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fresno County
6
Fresno Metro Area
6
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 46
Feb 2 0 50
Mar 2 0 54
Apr 1 0 59
May 0 0 67
Jun 0 0 73
Jul 0 0 78
Aug 0 0 77
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 2 0 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Cantua Elementary
<1 miles, NW · 1.9star
San Joaquin Elementary
10 miles, NE · 1star
Tranquillity High
11 miles, NE · 1.9star
Tranquillity Elementary
11 miles, NE · 1star

Colleges

West Hills College-Coalinga
24 miles, SW · 1.4star
Fresno City College
34 miles, E · 1.4star
UEI College-Fresno
35 miles, E · 1star

Hospitals

Madera Community Hospital
34 miles, NE · 1.4star

Airports

Monterey Regional Airport
85 miles, NW · 1star
Meadows Field
102 miles, S · 1star