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Sacramento County, California in numbers: crime, income, hazards
FBI reports put Sacramento County at 5.2 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, close to the rate for California (4.8). Median household income is $92,175 and the unemployment rate was 5.3% in August 2026. About 1,594,006 people live in the county.
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 Sacramento County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 8,394 violent and 30,433 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 5.2 per 1,000 people, is close to the California rate (4.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 19.0 per 1,000 residents, compared with 21.2 across California. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (69%). CDC death records show about 98 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Sacramento County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 8,394 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 86 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 500 | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 2,020 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 5,788 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 30,433 | 19.0 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 5,790 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 20,583 | 12.8 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4,060 | 2.5 | 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 (8 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Sacramento County?
Half of households in Sacramento County make more than $92,175 and half make less; across California the midpoint is $99,122. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $534,200 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,790. 14.2% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 41,326 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,594,006 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $92,175 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $534,200 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,790 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 59.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Sacramento County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Sacramento County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (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 4 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Sacramento County: Sacramento Army Depot, Mcclellan Air Force Base (Ground Water Contamination), Mather Air Force Base (Ac&W Disposal Site) and Aerojet General Corp.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Sacramento County has 15 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 6 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Folsom Dam (340 ft) and Folsom Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam (165 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
20 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 800,885 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Sacramento County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 3, Severe Storm 2), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 15 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 62 community water systems, 10 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 156 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 49 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County had 7 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: SR 51, SR 160 and SR 220. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Sacramento County?
Federal school lists show 376 public and 67 private schools in the county. 34 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 88 fire or EMS stations and 15 police or sheriff stations. 9 state parks or recreation areas: Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park, Governor's Mansion State Historic Park, Lake Natoma State Recreation Area and Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park and 4 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Sacramento County
Gun shops
13 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Sacramento County, plus 20 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ammo Depot INC (Rancho Cordova), Boy Scouts Of America, Golden Empire Council (Sacramento), Buy Sell Trade It All (Sacramento), Capital Outdoors (Sacramento), River City Gun Exchange (Sacramento), Sacramento Gun Range (Sacramento), Sleepys Custom Firearm Repair (Citrus Heights), Sportsman's Warehouse #233 (Rancho Cordova) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
181 liquor stores are on the map in Sacramento County: #3051 (North Highlands), 21st Amendment Liquors (Sacramento), 5 Star Liquor (Carmichael), A&P Liquor (Sacramento), Ace Liquor (Sacramento), Aery's Market (Sacramento), Archway Market (Rio Linda), Arts Liquor (Sacramento) and 173 more.
Planned Parenthood
4 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Sacramento County: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (North Highlands) and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (3 in Sacramento).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
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 Sacramento County?
Sacramento County averaged 8,394 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 5.2 per 1,000 residents, close to the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 19.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Sacramento County?
$92,175 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Sacramento County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 41,326 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Sacramento County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Sacramento County as “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Sacramento County?
EPA lists 4 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Sacramento County: Sacramento Army Depot, Mcclellan Air Force Base (Ground Water Contamination), Mather Air Force Base (Ac&W Disposal Site) and Aerojet General Corp.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Sacramento County right now?
Sacramento County had 7 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: SR 51, SR 160 and SR 220.
How many nursing homes are in Sacramento County?
34 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Sacramento County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador County | 41,428 | 2.8 | $88,044 |
| Contra Costa County | 1,165,012 | 3.9 | $127,229 |
| El Dorado County | 192,662 | 2.6 | $108,845 |
| Placer County | 419,156 | 2.3 | $115,998 |
| San Joaquin County | 797,334 | 6.5 | $92,179 |
| Solano County | 451,918 | 5.1 | $100,401 |
| Sutter County | 98,857 | 4.3 | $79,704 |
| Yolo County | 220,564 | 2.5 | $91,752 |
Cities in Sacramento County with their own page: Sacramento, Elk Grove, Arden-Arcade, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Florin.
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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