City safety & data profile

Yuba CityCA

Yuba City, CA is a 67K-resident city in Sutter County with a median household income of $75,477.

Sutter County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Yuba City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Yuba City has a population larger than 86% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $434,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

67K
Population
Top 14%
By size
$75,477
Median income
$434,600
Median home
14.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Yuba City

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

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

Where Yuba City income ranks nationally

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

$75,477 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 Yuba City, CA beyond the headline numbers

Yuba City sits inside Sutter County, California, at roughly 39.14°N, -121.62°W. Population 66,941, $75,477 median household income. Median home value $434,600, median rent $1,454. Poverty rate 14.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Yuba City's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.4%, then high blood pressure at 32.8%. 1 hospital in/around Yuba City, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
66,941
Yuba City
Median Income
$75,477
+11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$434,600
+91% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sutter County) - Yuba City'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
99K+4%
Median Income
$79,704+58%
Median Home Value
$433,500+130%
Poverty Rate
14.4%-14%
Unemployment
7.1%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Yuba City, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,454/mo
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%
Work From Home 6.9%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 41.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 20.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.4%
High Blood Pressure
32.8%
Obesity
29.1%
Physical Inactivity
28%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.3%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Current Smoking
14.3%
Diabetes
12.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.4%
Annual Checkup 71.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Yuba City, CA? ▼
Yuba City, CA has a population of 66,941 people, located in Sutter County, California.
What is the median household income in Yuba City? ▼
The median household income in Yuba City, CA is $75,477 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
What is the median home value in Yuba City? ▼
The median home value in Yuba City, CA is $434,600. Median rent is $1,454/month.
What are the top health concerns in Yuba City? ▼
The top health indicators in Yuba City include Short Sleep Duration (36.4%), High Blood Pressure (32.8%), Obesity (29.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Yuba City? ▼
Yuba City has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Yuba City? ▼
The median age in Yuba City, CA is 36 years. 20.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Yuba City, CA is located in Sutter County, California. With a population of 67K and a $75,477 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Yuba City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Marysville, CA 12K South Yuba City, CA 15K Linda, CA 18K Olivehurst, CA 14K Oroville, CA 16K Lincoln, CA 50K Rio Linda, CA 15K Woodland, CA 59K
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Using Yuba City'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 Yuba City 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.
  • Compare Yuba City against California peers on any ranking lens. Explore California

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 (Sutter 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.