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San Joaquin County, California in numbers: crime, income, hazards
The violent-crime rate in San Joaquin County was 6.5 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 35% higher than the statewide rate (4.8). Households here have a median income of $92,179 and the unemployment rate was 6.5% in August 2026. Population: about 797,334 (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 San Joaquin County?
From 2021 through 2025, San Joaquin County averaged 5,282 reported violent crimes a year, along with 15,412 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 6.5: 35% higher than the California rate (4.8), and 76% higher than the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 19.0 per 1,000, against 21.2 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 69% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 72 homicide deaths a year in the county (9.5 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | San Joaquin County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,282 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 61 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 315 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1,236 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,670 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 15,412 | 19.0 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 2,595 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 10,286 | 12.7 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,531 | 3.1 | 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 San Joaquin County?
Half of households in San Joaquin County make more than $92,179 and half make less; across California the midpoint is $99,122. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $530,700, and the median rent is $1,734 a month. 15.6% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 24,190 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | San Joaquin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 797,334 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $92,179 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $530,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,734 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 62.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (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
4 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in San Joaquin County: Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab (Site 300) (Usdoe), Tracy Defense Depot (Usarmy), Sharpe Army Depot and Mccormick & Baxter Creosoting Co.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 10 high-hazard dams in San Joaquin County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 8 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Camanche Main Dam (171 ft) and Camanche Dike No. 2 (90 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
34 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 89,011 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
San Joaquin County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 2, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 11 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 94 community water systems, 5 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 139 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 33 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in San Joaquin County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in San Joaquin County (all active that day). Where crews are working: 5 Surface Street Lane Closure, SR 132 and I-580. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County has 249 public schools (2024-25) and 26 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 24 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 58 fire or EMS stations and 8 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Caswell Memorial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in San Joaquin County
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in San Joaquin County, plus 24 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Barnwood Arms (Ripon), Manteca Sportsmen INC (Manteca), Outdoor Sportsman INC (2 in Stockton), Paul's Safe Lock & Key (Lodi), Sportsmans Warehouse # 186 (Stockton) and Turners Outdoorsman (Stockton).
Liquor stores
97 liquor stores are on the map in San Joaquin County: 11th Street Liquors (Tracy), 620 W Charter Way LLC (Stockton), A - 1 Liquor (Stockton), Airport Liquor (Stockton), Amar Liquor (Manteca), Amar Liquor No 3 (Manteca), Angkor Liquor & More (Stockton), B & E Liquors (Stockton) and 89 more.
Planned Parenthood
4 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in San Joaquin County: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Manteca), Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (2 in Stockton) and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Tracy).
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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 San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County averaged 5,282 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 35% higher than 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 San Joaquin County?
$92,179 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in San Joaquin County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 6.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 24,190 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in San Joaquin County?
4 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in San Joaquin County: Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab (Site 300) (Usdoe), Tracy Defense Depot (Usarmy), Sharpe Army Depot and Mccormick & Baxter Creosoting Co..
Is there road construction in San Joaquin County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in San Joaquin County (all active that day). Where crews are working: 5 Surface Street Lane Closure, SR 132 and I-580. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in San Joaquin County?
24 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does San Joaquin County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County | 1,649,473 | 8.5 | $129,367 |
| Amador County | 41,428 | 2.8 | $88,044 |
| Calaveras County | 46,248 | 3.9 | $78,647 |
| Contra Costa County | 1,165,012 | 3.9 | $127,229 |
| Sacramento County | 1,594,006 | 5.2 | $92,175 |
| Santa Clara County | 1,902,047 | 4.1 | $164,281 |
| Stanislaus County | 553,990 | 4.7 | $81,468 |
Cities in San Joaquin County with their own page: Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, Lodi.
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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