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Yermo, CA
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California.
Population
958
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,476
ZIP codes
0
Yermo and its ZIP codes
Yermo at a glance
- Yermo is about 5.9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,167 a year, 40% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- Median rent is $681 a month.
Local data for Yermo, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yermo, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,167
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median rent
$681/mo
Homeownership
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (189), Filipino Americans (135), Mexican Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Bernardino County. PPP loans are for Yermo.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,749
848,961 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.56B
FY 2026, $5,298 per person
How people get to work
Yermo, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yermo, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,317
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,919
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
105° / 36°F
3.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yermo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Yermo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarstowCity | 16 mi | 41.3 |
| LenwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort IrwinCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yermo, CA in?
- Yermo is in San Bernardino County, California.
- What is the population of Yermo, CA?
- About 958 people live in Yermo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yermo?
- Nearby places include Barstow (16 mi), Lenwood (16 mi), Fort Irwin (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023