Monson, California

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Population in 2010: 188.
Males: 113  (60.4%)
Females: 75  (39.6%)
Median resident age:

21.6 years
California median age:

37.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,722
Monson:

$64,722
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,484

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $320,500
Monson:

$320,500
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $327,528; detached houses: $325,860
March 2022 cost of living index in Monson: 92.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 322 feet

19 residents are foreign born (13.9% Latin America).

This place:

13.2%
California:

26.5%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Visalia, CA (11.7 miles , pop. 91,565).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fresno, CA (32.3 miles , pop. 427,652).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (175.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Cutler, CA (1.9 miles ),
Sultana, CA (1.9 miles ),
Yettem, CA (2.1 miles ),
Orosi, CA (2.1 miles ),
Dinuba, CA (2.2 miles ),
East Orosi, CA (2.4 miles ),
London, CA (2.5 miles ),
Delft Colony, CA (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.49 N, Longitude: 119.34 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 559

Distribution of median household income in Monson, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Monson, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

11.2%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 127. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

127
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2005 was 0.407. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.407
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 8.58. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.58
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 47.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

47.1
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 15.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.1
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 0.00590. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00590
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Monson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 8547% 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 104.9 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK) earthquake occurred 227.1 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 144.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 224.7 miles away from Monson center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 155.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 141.4 miles away from the city center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tulare County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Freezes: 2, Landslides: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Monson:

  • NEW COVENANT CARE CENTER OF DINUBA (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; DINUBA, CA)
  • ALTA DISTRICT HSP (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; DINUBA, CA)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER- REEDLEY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; REEDLEY, CA)
  • PALM VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMM. (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; REEDLEY, CA)
  • SIERRA VIEW HOMES (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; REEDLEY, CA)
  • KINGS VIEW HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; REEDLEY, CA)
  • PLEASANT VIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; REEDLEY, CA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monson:

  • Reedley College (about 11 miles; Reedley, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,144)
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia (about 12 miles; Visalia, CA; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • College of the Sequoias (about 12 miles; Visalia, CA; FT enrollment: 6,982)
  • Fresno Pacific University (about 28 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 3,083)
  • West Hills College-Lemoore (about 31 miles; Lemoore, CA; FT enrollment: 2,314)
  • Fresno City College (about 32 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 12,994)
  • California State University-Fresno (about 32 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 18,993)

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Tulare County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.8 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

85.7%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

7.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Monson:

Marital status in Monson, CA
  • Never married: 50.9%
  • Now married: 6.0%
  • Separated: 5.5%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 37.6%

For population 25 years and over in Monson:

  • High school or higher: 69.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

35.2
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Monson, CA (based on Tulare County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic102,77226
Evangelical Protestant53,285300
Other13,98337
Mainline Protestant8,69037
Black Protestant7575
Orthodox6502
None262,042-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 119
Tulare County:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Tulare County:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 32
Tulare County:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 89
Tulare County:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 215
Here:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.3%
State:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Tulare County:

28.2%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Tulare County:

16.9%
State:

17.9%

3.84% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($53,510 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.84%
California average:

5.19%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($107 average AGI)
Tulare County:

0.01%
California average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Fresno County, CA  0.75% ($48,048 average AGI)
from Los Angeles County, CA  0.35% ($46,126)
from Kern County, CA  0.32% ($46,232)


3.70% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($58,158 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.70%
California average:

6.14%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($170 average AGI)
Tulare County:

0.01%
California average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Fresno County, CA  0.67% ($54,209 average AGI)
to Kern County, CA  0.36% ($42,288)
to Kings County, CA  0.23% ($43,745)

Strongest AM radio stations in Monson:

  • KWRU (940 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KRDU (1130 AM; 6 kW; DINUBA, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOOR (790 AM; 10 kW; CLOVIS, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KERI (1180 AM; 50 kW; WASCO-GREENACRES, CA; Owner: KWSO, INC.)
  • KJUG (1270 AM; 5 kW; TULARE, CA; Owner: WESTCOAST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVBL (1400 AM; 1 kW; VISALIA, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIRV (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: GORE-OVERGAARD BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KIGS (620 AM; 1 kW; HANFORD, CA; Owner: PERREIRA BROADCASTING)
  • KXEX (1550 AM; 10 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: RAK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGDP (660 AM; 50 kW; ORCUTT, CA; Owner: RADIO REPRESENTATIVES, INC.)
  • KYNO (1300 AM; 5 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: SPANISH CATHOLIC RADIO OF FRESNO, LLC)
  • KAVT (1680 AM; 10 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: RAK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monson:

  • KMAK (100.3 FM; ORANGE COVE, CA; Owner: RICHARD B. SMITH)
  • K203CM (88.5 FM; SANGER, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZPO (103.3 FM; LINDSAY, CA; Owner: LINDSAY BROADCASTING)
  • KWYE (101.1 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KDUV (88.9 FM; VISALIA, CA; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL B/CASTNG, INC.)
  • KJUG-FM (106.7 FM; TULARE, CA; Owner: WESTCOAST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K220EY (91.9 FM; PORTERVILLE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KUFW (90.5 FM; WOODLAKE, CA; Owner: NATIONAL FARM WORKERS SERVICE CENTER)
  • KFRR (104.1 FM; WOODLAKE, CA; Owner: IONOSPHERE B/CASTING LTD PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMGV (97.9 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KMQA (100.5 FM; EAST PORTERVILLE, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING PORTERVILLE L.L.C.)
  • KFNO (90.3 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLBN (105.1 FM; AUBERRY, CA; Owner: LOTUS COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KRNC (105.9 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KOQO-FM (101.9 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFCF (88.1 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: FRESNO FREE COLLEGE FOUNDATION)
  • KVPR (89.3 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: WHITE ASH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSKS (93.7 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSJV (91.5 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: RADIO BILINGUE, INC.)
  • KFSO-FM (92.9 FM; VISALIA, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Monson:

  • KCWB-LP (Channel 13; REEDLEY, CA; Owner: GARY M. COCOLA FAMILY TRUST, GARY M. COCOLA TRUSTEE)
  • KSDI-LP (Channel 33; FRESNO, CA; Owner: GARY M. COCOLA FAMILY TRUST, GARY M. COCOLA TRUSTEE)
  • KMPH (Channel 26; VISALIA, CA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING INCORPORATED)
  • KVPT (Channel 18; FRESNO, CA; Owner: VALLEY PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KGMC (Channel 43; CLOVIS, CA; Owner: GARY M. COCOLA FAMILY TRUST, GARY M. COCOLA TRUSTEE)

Monson fatal accident list:

Dec 26, 2019 06:05 AM, Avenue 384, Lat: 36.487217, Lon: -119.333656, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Dec 19, 2015 04:48 PM, Cr-Ave 384, Lat: 36.487164, Lon: -119.333517, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.3mTotal length
  • 3,240Total average daily traffic
  • 348Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,678Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 36000 Rd 112 (Lat: 36.444389 Lon: -119.320389), Call Sign: WBL233,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.760 MHz, 158.925 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2020, Expiration Date: 02/12/2031, Registrant: County Of Tulare, 11871 Ave 272, Visalia, CA 93277, Phone: (559) 622-7150, Fax: (559) 737-4552, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • SC60293A, Rd 104 And Ave 388 (Lat: 36.492389 Lon: -119.338889), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WRWU816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 03/30/2023, Expiration Date: 03/30/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Monson, CA
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Monson, CA
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Monson compared to California state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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