City safety & data profile

HanfordCA

Hanford, CA is a 56K-resident city in Kings County with a median household income of $76,461.

Kings County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hanford, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hanford has a population larger than 82% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $349,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

56K
Population
Top 18%
By size
$76,461
Median income
$349,400
Median home
14.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Hanford

Hanford posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hanford area.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hanford

Where Hanford income ranks nationally

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

$76,461 Bottom 45% higher than 45% 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 Hanford, CA beyond the headline numbers

Hanford sits inside Kings County, California, at roughly 36.33°N, -119.65°W. Population 55,659, $76,461 median household income. Median home value $349,400, median rent $1,309. Poverty rate 14.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hanford's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 34.6%, then obesity at 33.4%. 1 hospital in/around Hanford, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
55,659
Hanford
Median Income
$76,461
+12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$349,400
+53% vs avg
Median Age
32.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kings County) - Hanford'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
153K+1%
Median Income
$70,995+47%
Median Home Value
$324,300+83%
Poverty Rate
16%-24%
Unemployment
9.9%-30%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hanford, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,309/mo
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Unemployment 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%
Work From Home 7.2%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 46.6%
African American 6.1%
Asian 4.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.6%
Obesity
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Physical Inactivity
28.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.1%
Binge Drinking
16.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.2%
Current Smoking
13.6%
Diabetes
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.2%
Annual Checkup 70%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hanford, CA? ▼
Hanford, CA has a population of 55,659 people, located in Kings County, California.
What is the median household income in Hanford? ▼
The median household income in Hanford, CA is $76,461 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
What is the median home value in Hanford? ▼
The median home value in Hanford, CA is $349,400. Median rent is $1,309/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hanford? ▼
The top health indicators in Hanford include Short Sleep Duration (34.6%), Obesity (33.4%), High Blood Pressure (30.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hanford? ▼
Hanford has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hanford? ▼
The median age in Hanford, CA is 32.5 years. 18.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hanford, CA is located in Kings County, California. With a population of 56K and a $76,461 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hanford area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Hanford's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hanford area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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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 (Kings County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.