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California, MO
City in Moniteau County, Missouri.
Population
4,509
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,166
ZIP codes
0
California and its ZIP codes
California at a glance
- California is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 164th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $63,864, 10% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,700 (34% below Missouri) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for California, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
California, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,864
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$152,700
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,103), Mexican Americans (581), Irish Americans (363).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moniteau County. PPP loans are for California.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,118
4,014 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,284
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.2M
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
How people get to work
California, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
California, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
291
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in California, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near California
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarksburgCity | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| CentertownTown | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| RussellvilleCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| JamestownTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| LohmanCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| St. MartinsCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| TiptonCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Prairie HomeCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| FortunaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HartsburgTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| OleanTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LupusTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BuncetonCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| SyracuseCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| McBaineTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is California, MO in?
- California is in Moniteau County, Missouri.
- What is the population of California, MO?
- About 4,509 people live in California, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near California?
- Nearby places include Clarksburg (6.4 mi), Centertown (7.9 mi), Latham (8.3 mi), Russellville (10 mi), Jamestown (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023