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Ione, California

Introduction to Ione, California

Ione, California is 24 miles NE of Lodi, California and 34 miles SE of Sacramento, California. It is in Amador County. The population of the city is 7,129.

Ione History

Ione adopted its current name sometime around 1849. In 1853, Ione’s first school was built, while its first post office was built in 1852 and its first flour mill was built in 1855. Ione was incorporated in 1953.

Ione and nearby Attractions

  • Amador County Museum
  • San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum
  • Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
  • Oak Grove Regional Park
  • Gibson Ranch County Park
  • Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Things To Do In Ione

Local parks include the Gibson Ranch County Park, Pioneer Park, Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the Charles Howard Park. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ione Community United Methodist Church and the First Baptist Church are the local houses of worship. The Calaveras County Museum, the Amador County Museum and the San Joaquin County Historical Society & Museum may interest those hoping to learn more about the history of the area.

Ione Transportation

Sacramento International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Ione Higher Education

San Joaquin Delta College, American River College and the Cosumnes River College are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyIone Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyIone Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyIone Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Ione Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ione, CA

Comparing Ione 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity108
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size84
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes68
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime68
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