Overview

Introduction to Mendota, California

Mendota, California, in Fresno county, is 33 miles W of Fresno, California. The city is part of the Fresno metropolitan statistical area. 

Mendota History

Mendota was named after Mendota, Illinois. It thrived as a Southern Pacific Railroad storage stop after its establishment in 1891. The area was incorporated as a city in 1942.

Mendota and Nearby Attractions

  • Madera County Historical Museum.
  • Volta State Wildlife Area.
  • Los Gatos Creek County Park.
  • Pinnacles National Monument.
  • Fresno Metropolitan Museum.

Things To Do In Mendota

Local parks include McConnell State Park, San Lorenzo County Park, George J. Hatfield State Park and Pacheco State Park. Local museums include the Madera County Historical Museum, the Fresno Metropolitan Museum and the Merced County Courthouse Museum. The Firebaugh Neighborhood Library and the Mendota Neighborhood Library are the local libraries.

Mendota Transportation

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is nearby.

Mendota Higher Education

West Hills Community College, California State University - Fresno, and Merced College offer courses for higher studies.

Demographics

People

Total Population11,393
Male Share of the Population49.6%
Female Share of the Population50.4%
Senior Citizens5.7%
Employed Population 16+3,389
Age of the Population28

Families

% of people married39.7%
Average household size4

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher2.9%
Median Earnings25+$14,826
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$13,514
Median Earnings With High School Degree$20,577

Wealth

Median Family Income$28,846
% Above Poverty Level52.8%
% Below Poverty Level47.2%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time30 minutes
% Working from Home1.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.6%
% Using Public Transportation0.6%

Housing

People Living Alone8.8%
Median Gross Rent$779
Median House Value$152,200

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)94.9%
Arab2.8%
Egyptian2.3%
French Except Basque0.3%
Irish0.2%
Portuguese0.1%
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Mendota Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyFresno County
Standard Zip Codes93640
Phone Area Codes559
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Approximate Latitude36.67
Approximate Longitude-120.45

Mendota Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationMADERA
Distance23.5 miles
Jan Temp37 to 54 F
Apr Temp47 to 74 F
Jul Temp63 to 97 F
Oct Temp49 to 80 F
Annual Precip11.9 inches
StationLOS BANOS DET RESV
Distance34.5 miles
Jan Temp39 to 54 F
Apr Temp49 to 72 F
Jul Temp64 to 94 F
Oct Temp54 to 78 F
Annual Precip8.3 inches
StationFRIANT GOVERNMENT CAMP
Distance40.5 miles
Jan Temp38 to 55 F
Apr Temp44 to 73 F
Jul Temp61 to 99 F
Oct Temp50 to 81 F
Annual Precip14.7 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Dos Palos5,272$55,184
Firebaugh8,295$40,871
Kerman14,649$46,882
Madera64,362$44,588
San Joaquin4,021$28,272

Mendota Public Schools

Mccabe Elementary
250 S. Derrick St.
ZIP: 93640
Primary
Total Enrollment 749
Mendota Community Day
241 Smoot Ave.
ZIP: 93640
High
Total Enrollment 6
Mendota Continuation High
211 Smoot Ave.
ZIP: 93640
High
Total Enrollment 15
Mendota Elementary
605 Bass Ave.
ZIP: 93640
Primary
Total Enrollment 747
Mendota High
1200 Belmont Ave.
ZIP: 93640
High
Total Enrollment 818
Mendota Junior High
1258 E. Belmont Ave.
ZIP: 93640
Middle
Total Enrollment 434
Washington Elementary
1599 Fifth St.
ZIP: 93640
Primary
Total Enrollment 377
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