Dinuba, CA

Dinuba, California

Introduction to Dinuba, California

Dinuba, California, in Tulare county, is 15 miles N of Visalia, California (center to center) and 25 miles SE of Fresno, California . The city is conveniently located inside the Visalia - Tulare - Porterville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 16,844 people in Dinuba.

Dinuba History

Dinuba was first named Sibleyville after James Sibley, an engineer. During the late 1800s, Sibleyville was built around a railroad depot of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Sibley and W.D. Tuxbury, both famous landowners of the area, devoted over 240 acres for the development of the new town. Trains began to run on February 27, 1888. Dinuba was finally incorporated in the year 1906.

Dinuba and nearby Attractions

• Alta District Museum
• Dinuba Recreational Park
• Reedley Museum
• Ledbetter Park
• Watsons Antique Farm Museum
• Sanger Depot Museum

Things To Do In Dinuba

The city is full of various museums which are great places to visit during leisure time. The museums speak volumes about the history and culture of the city. There are also many recreational parks in the city which organize various events for adults as well as kids. For food lovers, the city offers many good restaurants and cafes.

Dinuba Transportation

Fresno Yosemite International is the nearest major airport that serves the city.

Dinuba Higher Education

The city is served by Reedley College.

High Points

Dinuba strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Dinuba, CA

Comparing Dinuba to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dinuba Almanac

Dinuba Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dinuba Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dinuba High Schools (2004)

DINUBA HIGH
340 E. KERN ST.
559-595-7220
A Title I school.
Serves 1,475 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

DINUBA INDEPENDENT STUDY
8470 AVENUE 406
559-595-7242
Serves 116 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 145

SIERRA VISTA HIGH (CONT.)
8470 AVE. 406
559-595-7242
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 85 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

KINGS CANYON CONTINUATION
10026 S. CRAWFORD AVE.
559-591-3666
A Non-traditional School
Serves 73 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Dinuba Colleges

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