City safety & data profile

CoalingaCA

Coalinga, CA is a 17K-resident city in Fresno County with a median household income of $75,451.

Fresno County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Coalinga, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Coalinga has a population larger than 34% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $262,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 66%
By size
$75,451
Median income
$262,400
Median home
21.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Coalinga

Coalinga posts a median household income higher than 44% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Coalinga area.

Top 56%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Coalinga

Where Coalinga income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$75,451 Bottom 44% higher than 44% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Coalinga, CA beyond the headline numbers

Coalinga sits inside Fresno County, California, at roughly 36.14°N, -120.36°W. Population 16,564, $75,451 median household income. Median home value $262,400, median rent $1,093. Poverty rate 21.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Coalinga's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.5%, then short sleep duration at 37.8%. 1 hospital in/around Coalinga, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Coalinga from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,564
Coalinga
Median Income
$75,451
+11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$262,400
+15% vs avg
Median Age
36.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fresno County) - Coalinga's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.0M+8%
Median Income
$74,201+63%
Median Home Value
$388,800+99%
Poverty Rate
18.3%-30%
Unemployment
8.7%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Coalinga, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
Poverty Rate
21.7% +53% vs avg
Unemployment 11.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.7%
Work From Home 6.8%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 29.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.5%
Short Sleep Duration
37.8%
Physical Inactivity
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.1%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.3%
Diabetes
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47%
Annual Checkup 66.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Coalinga, CA? ▼
Coalinga, CA has a population of 16,564 people, located in Fresno County, California.
What is the median household income in Coalinga? ▼
The median household income in Coalinga, CA is $75,451 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.7%.
What is the median home value in Coalinga? ▼
The median home value in Coalinga, CA is $262,400. Median rent is $1,093/month.
What are the top health concerns in Coalinga? ▼
The top health indicators in Coalinga include Obesity (41.5%), Short Sleep Duration (37.8%), Physical Inactivity (33.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Coalinga? ▼
Coalinga has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Coalinga? ▼
The median age in Coalinga, CA is 36.5 years. 12.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Coalinga, CA is located in Fresno County, California. With a population of 17K and a $75,451 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Coalinga area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Coalinga's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fresno County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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