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San Ardo, CA

San Ardo, CA.

Population: 668 (Census ACS)

The median home value in San Ardo, CA is $461,300. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$461,300

Median home value

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$461,300
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
San Ardo Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Klau/Buena Vista Mine (24.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
San Ardo Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH TWIN CITIES, SOUTHERN MONTEREY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COALINGA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
63.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,517
Households with broadband internet
25.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
162,831
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
512

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the median home value in San Ardo, CA?
$461,300.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San Ardo, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in San Ardo, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in San Ardo, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San Ardo, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve San Ardo, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in San Ardo, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San Ardo, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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