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Fort Jones, CA


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Fort Jones, California

Fort Jones, California, in Siskiyou county, is 49 miles S of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 221 miles N of Sacramento, California. The city has a population of 660.

The People and Families of Fort Jones

In Fort Jones, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Fort Jones live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Fort Jones benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Jones had a median family income of $25,625.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Fort Jones ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Fort Jones Housing

About 57% of housing units in Fort Jones are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Fort Jones are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in California.

Commuting

In Fort Jones, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Fort Jones are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFort Jones Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyFort Jones Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Fort Jones Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fort Jones Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Fort Jones Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Fort Jones Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Fort Jones, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population710
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity61
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals94
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Rents49

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime58
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