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Monson, CA
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.
Population
162
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
801
ZIP codes
0
Monson and its ZIP codes
Monson at a glance
- Monson is about 3.2 times as dense as California as a whole.
Local data for Monson, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Monson.
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,792
174,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $4,340 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monson, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,796
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3,871
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 38°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.6%
U.S. 11.1% +13.5 pts
Cities near Monson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CutlerCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| SultanaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| OrosiCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.6 |
| YettemCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| DinubaCity | 5.3 mi | 6.7 |
| East OrosiCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SevilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| LondonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| El Monte Mobile VillageCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Delft ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Patterson TractCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| TraverCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Orange CoveCity | 8.9 mi | 1.8 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| ReedleyCity | 9.8 mi | 5.6 |
| GoshenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monson, CA in?
- Monson is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Monson, CA?
- About 162 people live in Monson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monson?
- Nearby places include Cutler (3.4 mi), Sultana (3.6 mi), Orosi (4.2 mi), Yettem (4.3 mi), Dinuba (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023