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Lemoore.
About
Life in Lemoore
Lemoore offers a straightforward Central Valley lifestyle centered around military and agricultural employment, with a median household income of $83,724 and a median home value around $328,300—genuinely affordable for California standards. The Naval Air Station is the backbone of the local economy, providing stable jobs, and you'll find a family-oriented community with a median age of 31 and about 48% married-couple households. That said, this is fundamentally a working town, not a destination—the job market outside the base and a few large employers (Tachi Palace casino, food processing plants) can be limited, and the unemployment rate sits at 7.3%.
Lemoore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Foreign-Born
13.2%
Broadband Internet
87.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lemoore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lemoore, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (61.4%), and 30.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.7%
of residents
65 and Older
10.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.5%
of households
Married Couples
46.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Lemoore
In Lemoore, rent runs 24% below the CA average, and home values are 55% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,361
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $383,817 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.8 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Lemoore
Unemployment in Lemoore is 1.8 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lemoore Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Lemoore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lemoore, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 40% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lemoore runs 40% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
462.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
998.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lemoore Police Department
Natural DisastersDense Fog most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kings County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kings County, which includes Lemoore, the most common type is dense fog, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Dense Fog | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 61 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2023 | 52 | Dense Fog | $7,000 |
| 2022 | 63 | Dense Fog | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 37 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2019 | 5 | Funnel Cloud | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
143 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kings County, county-wide
Air Quality57 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kings County, which includes Lemoore, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
57
Good Days
126
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kings County, county-wide
Climate96°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lemoore has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
47
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 37°F | 1.52" |
| Feb | 63°F | 39°F | 1.27" |
| Mar | 69°F | 43°F | 1.36" |
| Apr | 76°F | 46°F | 0.50" |
| May | 85°F | 53°F | 0.37" |
| Jun | 92°F | 58°F | 0.04" |
| Jul | 98°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 97°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 92°F | 57°F | 0.04" |
| Oct | 81°F | 49°F | 0.43" |
| Nov | 67°F | 40°F | 0.51" |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 1.14" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lemoore
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lemoore's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health Hanford
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Hanford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lemoore
Lemoore's student/teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Lemoore
Public · 2-year · 3,373 students · in-state tuition $1,384 · 32% graduate · median earnings $46,575 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, 73 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lemoore
Lemoore has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (73 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
73 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
78 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lemoore
Lemoore Library
457 C St., Lemoore
Cities Near Lemoore
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lemoore FAQ
Is Lemoore, California affordable?⌄
Lemoore's median rent is $1,555/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,724/year. Median home value is $328,300.
Is Lemoore, California safe?⌄
Lemoore's violent crime rate was 462 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 998 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lemoore, California?⌄
Lemoore has an unemployment rate of 7.3%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lemoore, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lemoore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,555/month and median household income is $83,724/year. The median home value is $328,300. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lemoore, California?⌄
The average commute in Lemoore is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from