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Tulare County, California: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Tulare County was 4.7 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), close to the statewide rate (4.8). The median household earns $71,300 and the unemployment rate was 10.4% in August 2026. Population: about 478,693 (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 Tulare County?
Police agencies in Tulare County reported an average of 2,258 violent crimes and 8,353 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 4.7 per 1,000 people, is close to the California rate (4.8); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 17.3 per 1,000 (California: 21.2; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (72%). CDC death records show about 36 homicide deaths a year in the county (7.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Tulare County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,258 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 34 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 250 | 0.52 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 343 | 0.71 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,631 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 8,353 | 17.3 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,287 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,693 | 11.8 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,373 | 2.8 | 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 (9 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Tulare County?
Median household income is $71,300, 28% lower than the statewide figure ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $330,100, and the median rent is $1,280 a month. 24.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 10.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 22,443 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Tulare County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 478,693 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,300 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $330,100 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,280 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 24.1% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.5% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 32.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Tulare County?
Tulare County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and 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
No active Superfund site is listed in Tulare County. 2 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Beckman Instruments (Porterville Plant) and Southern California Edison Co. (Visalia Poleyard). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Tulare County has 3 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Terminus Dam (255 ft) and Richard L. Schafer Dam (145 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
23 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 346,750 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Tulare County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 1, Flood 1, Fire 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 111 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 92 community water systems, 30 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 72 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 4 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Tulare County?
Tulare County had 8 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: SR 99, 99 Surface Street Full Closure and SR 216. 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 Tulare County?
Federal school lists show 196 public and 12 private schools in the county. 16 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 46 fire or EMS stations and 15 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Sequoia National Park. 1 state park or recreation area: Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Tulare County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Tulare County: Tule River Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Tulare County
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Tulare County (9 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 21 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Best Jewelry & Loan INC (Visalia), Ca Guns & Ammo (Visalia), Exeter Mercantile Co (Exeter), Farmersville Hock Shop (Farmersville), Pixley Auto Parts & Farm Supply INC (Pixley), Scott James Firearm Sales & Training (Visalia), Shooter Ready (Visalia), Sportsmans Warehouse # 183 (Visalia) and 1 more.
Liquor stores
38 liquor stores are on the map in Tulare County: Aaaa Liquor (Visalia), Beverage House Liquor (Visalia), Beverage House Liquor # 27 (Visalia), Bevmo (Visalia), Circle 7 Liquor (Visalia), Cutler Food Mart (Cutler), Cutler Liquor (Cutler), Day & Night Market (Lindsay) and 30 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Tulare County: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Visalia).
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 Tulare County?
Tulare County averaged 2,258 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.7 per 1,000 residents, close to the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 17.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Tulare County?
$71,300 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Tulare County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 10.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 22,443 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Tulare County?
Tulare County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Tulare County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Tulare County. 2 former sites have finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Beckman Instruments (Porterville Plant) and Southern California Edison Co. (Visalia Poleyard).
Is there road construction in Tulare County right now?
Tulare County had 8 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: SR 99, 99 Surface Street Full Closure and SR 216.
How many nursing homes are in Tulare County?
16 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Tulare County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno County | 1,016,725 | 6.6 | $74,201 |
| Inyo County | 18,739 | 7.5 | $73,991 |
| Kern County | 915,075 | 6.9 | $70,210 |
| Kings County | 153,298 | 4.4 | $70,995 |
Cities in Tulare County with their own page: Visalia, Tulare, Porterville.
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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