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Mono County, California: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Mono County at 3.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 25% lower than the rate for California (4.8). Median household income is $99,415 and the unemployment rate was 4.3% in August 2026. Population: about 13,148 (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.
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What is the crime rate in Mono County?
Police agencies in Mono County reported an average of 47 violent crimes and 124 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 3.6 per 1,000 people, is 25% lower than the California rate (4.8); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 9.5 per 1,000 (California: 21.2; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (81%).
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Mono County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 47 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 7 | 0.53 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.15 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 38 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 124 | 9.5 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 105 | 8.0 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0.29 | 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 Mono County?
Half of households in Mono County make more than $99,415 and half make less; across California the midpoint is $99,122. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $639,400, and the median rent is $1,629 a month. The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 375 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Mono County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,148 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $99,415 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $639,400 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,629 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 4.6% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 65.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Mono County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Mono County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. 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 Mono County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
Mono County has 16 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 10 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Long Valley (126 ft) and Grant Lake (87 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
1 facility in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 0 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Mono County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 2, Flood 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 18 community water systems, 6 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 6 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Mono County?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Mono County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Mono County?
Mono County has 14 public schools (2024-25) and 0 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. USGS mapping shows 16 fire or EMS stations and 4 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Bodie State Historic Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Mono County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Mono County: Benton Paiute Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land and Bridgeport Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land. 3 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Chidago Canyon Petroglyphs, Fish Slough Petroglyphs and Red Canyon Petroglyphs. 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 Mono County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Mono County, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Ken's Sporting Goods (Bridgeport).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map in Mono County: A Frame Wines And Spirits (Mammoth Lakes), Country Liquor (Mammoth Lakes) and Mammoth Liquor (Mammoth Lakes).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Mono County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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 Mono County?
Mono County averaged 47 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.6 per 1,000 residents, 25% lower than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 9.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Mono County?
$99,415 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Mono County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 375 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Mono County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Mono County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Low”. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Is there road construction in Mono County right now?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Mono County on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel.
How does Mono County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine County | 1,616 | 7.2 | $105,521 |
| Douglas County, NV | 49,623 | 1.3 | $90,754 |
| Esmeralda County, NV | 1,028 | – | – |
| Fresno County | 1,016,725 | 6.6 | $74,201 |
| Inyo County | 18,739 | 7.5 | $73,991 |
| Lyon County, NV | 61,680 | 2.9 | $80,812 |
| Madera County | 160,940 | 4.9 | $76,627 |
| Mineral County, NV | 4,542 | 1.4 | $54,855 |
| Tuolumne County | 54,498 | 6.2 | $77,404 |
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).
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