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San Ardo, CA
Census-designated place in Monterey County, California.
Population
462
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,028
ZIP codes
0
San Ardo and its ZIP codes
San Ardo at a glance
- San Ardo is about 4.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
Local data for San Ardo, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monterey County. PPP loans are for San Ardo.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,594
198,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,175
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,526 per person
Environment and hazard risk
San Ardo, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
600
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
1,190
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
20.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Ardo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near San Ardo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San LucasCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.9 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine CanyonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| King CityCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| Fort Hunter LiggettCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| Oak ShoresCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| Lake NacimientoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.5 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| GreenfieldCity | 28 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Ardo, CA in?
- San Ardo is in Monterey County, California.
- What is the population of San Ardo, CA?
- About 462 people live in San Ardo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Ardo?
- Nearby places include San Lucas (9.5 mi), Lockwood (12 mi), Bradley (13 mi), Pine Canyon (17 mi), King City (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023