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Races in Tulare County, California:
Detached houses: $300,295Here: $300,295State: $619,135 Townhouses or other attached units: $241,018Here: $241,018State: $541,123 In 2-unit structures: $162,627Here: $162,627State: $702,713 In 3-to-4-unit structures: $162,500Here: $162,500State: $512,546 In 5-or-more-unit structures: $450,000Here: $450,000State: $482,470 Mobile homes: $52,959Here: $52,959State: $59,450 Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $31,551Here: $31,551State: $63,652
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 66.2% Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 32.9%
Area name: Visalia-Porterville, CA MSA Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tulare County is $538 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $625 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $894 a month.
Cities in this county include: Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Dinuba, Lindsay, Exeter, Farmersville, Orosi, East Porterville, Woodlake.
2005 air pollution in Tulare County:
Carbon Monoxide: 2 ppm (standard limit: 9 ppm). Near U.S. average. Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.016 ppm (standard limit: 0.053 ppm). Near U.S. average. Ozone (1-hour): 0.123 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Above U.S. average. Ozone (8-hour): 0.107 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Significanly above U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual: 44 µg/m3. Significanly above U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-hour (standard limit: 150 µg/m3): 100 µg/m3. Near U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual (standard limit: 15.0 µg/m3): 18.8 µg/m3. Above U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24-hour (standard limit: 35 µg/m3): 65 µg/m3. Significanly above U.S. average.
Neighboring counties: Fresno County , Inyo County , Kern County , Kings County .
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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Tulare County: Elk Bayou School (A), Sam Lewis Camp (B), Salyer Farms Camp One (C), Eshom Creek Campground (D), Exeter High School Farm (E), Moore Creek Ranch (F), Moorehouse Springs Fish Hatchery (G), Johnsondale Forest Service Work Center (H), Fairview Campground (I), Fallen Goliath (J), Jordan Peak Lookout (K), Farrington Memorial (L), Mulkey Cow Camp (M), Fir Camp Campground (N), Fish Creek Campground (O), Flynn Ranch (P), Rose Street (Q), Rogers Camp (R), Rocky Hill School (S), Rocky Hill Raceway (T). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Center: El Monte Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map Churches in Tulare County include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), Westfield Church of Christ (B), Zion Lutheran Church (C), Saint Maries Church (D), Church of God (E), Church of the Brethren (F), Apostolic Assembly of God Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Saint Anns Cemetery (1), Smith Mountain Cemetery (2), Tipton Cemetery (3), Vandalia Cemetery (4), Hamilton Cemetery (5), Lone Oak Cemetery (6), S D A Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Columbine Lake (A), Crescent Lake (B), Franklin Lakes (C), Rockslide Lake (D), Rocky Basin Lakes (E), Weaver Lake (F), Arctic Lake (G), Bullfrog Lakes (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Angora Creek (A), Yokohl Creek (B), Yucca Creek (C), Alpine Creek (D), Needlerock Creek (E), Monarch Creek (F), Monache Creek (G), Negro Creek (H), Nelson Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Tulare County include: Pixley National Wildlife Refuge (1), Lake Kaweah Recreation Area (2), Allensworth Historic District (3), Balch Park (4), Cutler Park (5), Sequoia National Park (6), Horse Creek Recreation Area (7), Lackeys Cabin (8), Mineral King Game Refuge (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Post offices: Linnell Post Office (A), Phillips Ranch Post Office (B), Poplar Post Office (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Notable locations in Tulare County: Elk Bayou School (A), Sam Lewis Camp (B), Salyer Farms Camp One (C), Eshom Creek Campground (D), Exeter High School Farm (E), Moore Creek Ranch (F), Moorehouse Springs Fish Hatchery (G), Johnsondale Forest Service Work Center (H), Fairview Campground (I), Fallen Goliath (J), Jordan Peak Lookout (K), Farrington Memorial (L), Mulkey Cow Camp (M), Fir Camp Campground (N), Fish Creek Campground (O), Flynn Ranch (P), Rose Street (Q), Rogers Camp (R), Rocky Hill School (S), Rocky Hill Raceway (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Shopping Center: El Monte Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Churches in Tulare County include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), Westfield Church of Christ (B), Zion Lutheran Church (C), Saint Maries Church (D), Church of God (E), Church of the Brethren (F), Apostolic Assembly of God Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Saint Anns Cemetery (1), Smith Mountain Cemetery (2), Tipton Cemetery (3), Vandalia Cemetery (4), Hamilton Cemetery (5), Lone Oak Cemetery (6), S D A Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Columbine Lake (A), Crescent Lake (B), Franklin Lakes (C), Rockslide Lake (D), Rocky Basin Lakes (E), Weaver Lake (F), Arctic Lake (G), Bullfrog Lakes (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Angora Creek (A), Yokohl Creek (B), Yucca Creek (C), Alpine Creek (D), Needlerock Creek (E), Monarch Creek (F), Monache Creek (G), Negro Creek (H), Nelson Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Tulare County include: Pixley National Wildlife Refuge (1), Lake Kaweah Recreation Area (2), Allensworth Historic District (3), Balch Park (4), Cutler Park (5), Sequoia National Park (6), Horse Creek Recreation Area (7), Lackeys Cabin (8), Mineral King Game Refuge (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Post offices: Linnell Post Office (A), Phillips Ranch Post Office (B), Poplar Post Office (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Unemployment by year (%)
Current college students: 17,959 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 61.7% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
Number of foreign born residents: 83,124 (26% naturalized citizens)
Mean travel time to work: 21.9 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 88.2%
Housing units in structures:
Housing units in Tulare County with a mortgage: 42,944 (6,041 second mortgage, 3,532 home equity loan, 163 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 13,852
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Tulare County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near California state average. It is 14.7 times below overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 2 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 4/5/1980, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Tulare County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below California state average. It is 656% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 85.9 miles away from Tulare County center, causing $50,000,000 total damageOn 5/2/1983 at 23:42:37, a magnitude 6.7 (6.2 MB, 6.5 MS, 6.5 MW, 6.7 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 63.5 miles away from the county center, causing $31,000,000 total damageOn 7/21/1986 at 14:42:26, a magnitude 6.5 (6.0 MB, 6.2 MS, 6.2 MW, 6.5 ML) earthquake occurred 96.1 miles away from the county centerOn 5/27/1980 at 14:50:57, a magnitude 6.2 (5.7 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.0 MW, 6.2 ML) earthquake occurred 84.3 miles away from Tulare County centerOn 5/17/1993 at 23:20:49, a magnitude 6.2 (6.0 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.1 MW, 6.2 MD, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 97.5 miles away from the county centerOn 5/25/1980 at 19:44:51, a magnitude 6.1 (5.5 MB, 5.8 MS, 5.8 M, 6.1 ML) earthquake occurred 81.1 miles away from Tulare County centerMagnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
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Means of transportation to work
4.55% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,342 average adjusted gross income)
0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($439 average AGI)Tulare County: 0.06%California average: 0.21% 3.47% relocated from other counties in California ($29,667 average AGI) 1.02% relocated from other states ($7,236 average AGI)Tulare County: 1.02%California average: 1.75%
4.69% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,158 average adjusted gross income)
0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($161 average AGI)Tulare County: 0.03%California average: 0.11% 3.08% relocated to other counties in California ($22,805 average AGI) 1.57% relocated to other states ($11,193 average AGI)Tulare County: 1.57%California average: 2.40%
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 20.9 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 19.5
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.4 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 7.1
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 6.4 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 6.2
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 42,622 (35,233 aged, 7,389 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 27% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 23%
Household type by relationship
65,676 spouses, 136,989 children (127,752 natural, 2,419 adopted, 6,818 stepchildren), 10,409 grandchildren, 5,668 brothers or sisters, 3,666 parents, 11,645 other relatives, 11,938 non-relatives
Size of family households: 26,266 2-persons, 17,478 3-persons, 18,208 4-persons, 12,093 5-persons, 6,860 6-persons, 6,807 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 18,765 1-person, 3,028 2-persons, 406 3-persons, 204 4-persons, 154 5-persons, 46 6-persons, 41 7-or-more-persons.
56.2% of residents of Tulare County speak English at home. 38.8% of residents speak Spanish at home (48% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 16% speak English not well, 17% don't speak English at all). 2.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (71% speak English very well, 15% speak English well, 10% speak English not well, 4% don't speak English at all). 2.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (44% speak English very well, 31% speak English well, 18% speak English not well, 7% don't speak English at all). 0.2% of residents speak other language at home (61% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 13% speak English not well, 6% don't speak English at all).
In fiscal year 2004: Federal Government expenditure: $1,693,585,000 ($4218 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $31,263,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $609,660,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $365,443,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $51,120,000 Federal grants: $571,466,000 Federal procurement contracts: $33,106,000 ($10,321,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $62,789,000 ($1,826,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $36,538,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $256,374,000 Federal Government insurance: $1,348,749,000
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 81.97 millions of gallons per day (77% from ground, 23% from surface)
55% of Tulare County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 77% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 78% lived in California.
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $85,800
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Solid Waste Management: $8,927,000
Elementary & Secondary Education - Other: $934,000
Regular Highways: $902,000
Housing & Community Development: $613,000
Parks & Recreation: $316,000
Sewerage: $138,000
Elementary & Secondary Education School Lunch: $101,000
General: $7,141,000
Housing & Community Development: $5,550,000
Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $105,730,000
Welfare - Other: $92,285,000
Health Services - Other: $87,071,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $44,793,000
Corrections - Other: $37,481,000
Police Protection: $30,133,000
Regular Highways: $18,846,000
Solid Waste Management: $13,215,000
Fire Protection: $10,493,000
General - Other: $9,735,000
Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $8,848,000
Central Staff Services: $8,393,000
Financial Administration: $6,758,000
Libraries: $2,411,000
Welfare, Cash Assistance - Other: $2,173,000
Parks & Recreation: $1,609,000
Transit Utilities: $852,000
Natural Resources - Other: $838,000
Housing & Community Development: $275,000
Sewerage: $149,000
Air Transportation: $104,000
Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $153,138,000
Total Cash & Deposits: $128,052,000
Total Other Securities: $111,451,000
Interest Revenue: $109,782,000
Total Federal Securities: $68,223,000
Benefit Payments: $28,500,000
Local Employee Contribution: $11,309,000
From Local Government: $9,595,000
Withdrawals: $2,902,000
Education: $17,733,000
Housing & Community Development: $3,429,000
General Support: $1,415,000
Housing & Community Development: $2,732,000
All Other: $1,898,000
Transit Utilities: $634,000
Other, NEC: $1,610,000
Interest Earnings: $10,265,000
Rents: $777,000
Property Sale Other: $161,000
Special Assessments: $24,000
Welfare - Other: $1,943,000
Police Protection: $455,000
Elementary and Secondary Education: $438,000
Parks & Recreation: $314,000
Financial Administration: $177,000
Health - Other: $116,000
Regular Highways: $84,000
Housing & Community Development: $71,000
Central Staff: $63,000
Fire Protection: $33,000
Judicial: $21,000
Education: $128,940,000
All Other: $56,872,000
General Support: $43,082,000
Health & Hospitals: $29,351,000
Highways: $14,366,000
Total General Sales: $7,632,000
NEC: $4,841,000
Public Utilities: $3,778,000
Other Selective Sales: $986,000
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