Chowchilla, California

Population 18,427

Chowchilla is located in Madera County, CA. The population is 18,427, making Chowchilla the 2nd largest city in Madera County.

There are 9 public schools in Chowchilla with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Chowchilla is very low , and there are 33 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chowchilla is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chowchilla property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chowchilla include Fairmead, Le Grand and Madera Acres.

Chowchilla Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 29.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8%

Crime Rate

41.5% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 287
  • Violent Crimes: 208
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 378
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 580

Registered Offenders

24.38% Higher than national avg.
  • 33 offenders in Chowchilla
  • 17.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

53 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 50

Unemployment

High 5.6%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Chowchilla, CA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Chowchilla's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2014, the city of Chowchilla, CA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Chowchilla, CA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $848
  • 1 Bedroom: $888
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,140
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,620
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,818

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Environmental Hazards

53 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Chowchilla, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Chowchilla, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Chowchilla, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.32°
  • February 49.62°
  • March 54.55°
  • April 59.2°
  • May 70.41°
  • June 73.7°
  • July 79.32°
  • August 78.13°
  • September 74.52°
  • October 63.53°
  • November 53.6°
  • December 46.14°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chowchilla, CA

Earthquakes
Chowchilla, CA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chowchilla, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chowchilla, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chowchilla, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chowchilla, CA: $35,903

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chowchilla is 5.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.66%
White Collar - 51.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Jim Costa

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

14 FCC Towers view all

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  • No hospitals found in Chowchilla, CA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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