Map the Block › Places › California › Inyo County
Inyo County, California in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Inyo County at 7.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 55% higher than the rate for California (4.8). The median household earns $73,991 and the unemployment rate was 4.7% in August 2026. Population: about 18,739 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Inyo County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 140 violent and 210 property crimes per year. That is 7.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 55% higher than the California rate (4.8), and about 2.0 times the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 11.2 per 1,000 (California: 21.2; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (86%).
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Inyo County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 140 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 11 | 0.59 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.37 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 120 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 210 | 11.2 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 164 | 8.7 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 0.45 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (2 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Inyo County?
Half of households in Inyo County make more than $73,991 and half make less; across California the midpoint is $99,122. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $348,700 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,189. 8.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 397 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Inyo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,739 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $73,991 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $348,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,189 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 45.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Inyo County?
Inyo County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Inyo County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
Inyo County has 7 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 6 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Pleasant Valley (87 ft) and Hillside Dam (82 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Inyo County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 2, Flood 2, Hurricane 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 30 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 44 community water systems, 7 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 15 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Inyo County?
Inyo County had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: US 395. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Inyo County?
Federal school lists show 23 public and 2 private schools in the county. 2 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 15 fire or EMS stations and 6 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Death Valley National Park and Manzanar National Historic Site.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Inyo County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Inyo County: Bishop Reservation, Big Pine Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Lone Pine Reservation, Fort Independence Reservation and Timbi-Sha Shoshone Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land. 1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Mount Sill. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands · sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Inyo County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Inyo County. On the ATF list: Reagan's Sporting Goods (Bishop).
Liquor stores
No liquor stores are on the map in Inyo County.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Inyo County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Inyo County?
Inyo County averaged 140 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 7.5 per 1,000 residents, 55% higher than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 11.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Inyo County?
$73,991 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Inyo County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 397 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Inyo County?
Inyo County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are heat waves (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Inyo County right now?
Inyo County had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: US 395.
How many nursing homes are in Inyo County?
2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Inyo County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County, NV | 2,329,548 | 4.2 | $76,472 |
| Esmeralda County, NV | 1,028 | – | – |
| Fresno County | 1,016,725 | 6.6 | $74,201 |
| Kern County | 915,075 | 6.9 | $70,210 |
| Mono County | 13,148 | 3.6 | $99,415 |
| Nye County, NV | 54,344 | 2.8 | $60,714 |
| San Bernardino County | 2,197,104 | 5.0 | $85,478 |
| Tulare County | 478,693 | 4.7 | $71,300 |
More: California statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
Map the Block shows public statistics about places, not people, and does not rate or rank neighborhoods as places to live. Figures are as published by each source; check the source before relying on a number.
Home · Open the map · All places · About the data · Privacy · Terms