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Terra Bella, CA
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.
Population
1,659
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
758
ZIP codes
0
Terra Bella and its ZIP codes
Terra Bella at a glance
- Terra Bella is about 3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,530 a year, 37% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,500 (68% below California) and median rent is $1,048 a month.
Local data for Terra Bella, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Terra Bella, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,530
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$236,500
Median rent
$1,048/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
3.7%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,389), Irish Americans (81), Thai Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Terra Bella.
Unemployment rate
9.8%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Terra Bella, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Terra Bella, 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
98° / 40°F
11.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terra Bella, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.3%
U.S. 11.1% +11.2 pts
Cities near Terra Bella
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DucorCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| PortervilleCity | 7.6 mi | 18.8 |
| East PortervilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Poplar-Cotton CenterCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Woodville Farm Labor CampCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| RichgroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Rodriguez CampCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| WoodvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| TevistonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| EarlimartCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| JovistaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| PixleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| SpringvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| TiptonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Terra Bella, CA in?
- Terra Bella is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Terra Bella, CA?
- About 1,659 people live in Terra Bella, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Terra Bella?
- Nearby places include Ducor (4.5 mi), Porterville (7.6 mi), East Porterville (7.7 mi), Poplar-Cotton Center (9.6 mi), Woodville Farm Labor Camp (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023