The Town FilesCaruthers, California
Community in Fresno County · population 2,613 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $334,300
- Household income
- $88,021
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 33.7
Caruthers is a community of 2,613 people in Fresno County, California. The median home is worth $334,300, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of California towns, easier by car than 98% of California towns, better for cycling than 70% of California towns.
How Caruthers ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Caruthers is worth $334,300, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $88,021, which is more affordable than 93% of California towns. Median rent is $1,186 a month. 52.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caruthers | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $334,300 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,186 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $88,021 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 52.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Caruthers
| People | Caruthers | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 33.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 42.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 19.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 93.3% |
Weather in Caruthers
July highs average 98.0°F and January lows 37.0°F. About 7.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caruthers since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an F0, struck on February 27, 2000 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 27, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 11, 2012.
Severe weather in Fresno County since 1996
Fresno County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| October 16, 2020 | Fire | DR-4569: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Fresno County
Fresno County had 427,076 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,904 a year. Unemployment was 7.5% in 2023; in Caruthers itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Caruthers
4 public schools with 1,705 students, about 19.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caruthers Elementary | K-8 | 838 | 18.6 |
| Caruthers High | 9-12 | 674 | 20.4 |
| Alvina Elementary Charter (charter) | K-8 | 176 | 19.6 |
| MARC High | 9-12 | 17 | — |
Towns near Caruthers
- Riverdale, CA7.7 mi · 3,477 people · home $283,600
- Fowler, CA11.1 mi · 6,700 people · home $379,800
- Selma, CA13.0 mi · 24,674 people · home $315,300
- Kingsburg, CA15.5 mi · 12,380 people · home $373,800
- Sunnyside, CA15.5 mi · 4,627 people · home $539,000
- Mayfair, CA16.5 mi · 4,831 people · home $283,300
- Fresno, CA17.0 mi · 542,107 people · home $374,800
- Lemoore, CA17.1 mi · 27,038 people · home $328,300
Caruthers questions
Is Caruthers, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caruthers scores better for retirees than 26% of California towns and quieter than 52%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Caruthers?
The median owner-occupied home in Caruthers is valued at $334,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,021, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,186 a month.
What is the weather like in Caruthers?
July highs average 98.0°F and January lows 37.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 7.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Caruthers get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caruthers since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on February 27, 2000. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)