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Living in Lemoore, CA

Small city in California

Lemoore is a small city in California, home to about 27,000 people, with 529,000 living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses.

Is Lemoore a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
  • Low natural disaster risk: 4 federally declared disasters since 2000
  • Affordable housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $366k and rents for $2,040 a month
  • Easy flying: FAT is 34 mi away

👎 Cons

  • Fewer graduates: 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
  • Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
  • No dog parks within 9 mi
  • Hot summers: highs around 96°F

Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Lemoore ranks against your own priorities.

Key facts

Population
27,000
529,000 within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
58°F / 96°F
Average daily highs
3-bedroom home
$366k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$2,040/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
102
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
$3,279
State income tax per resident · 0.7% property tax
Safety
1.2× US
Violent crime vs US (FBI 2019)
Natural disasters
4 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly earthquakes, flooding
Top-rated hospitals
0
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Public schools
Below average
Tests below US average · 22 students per teacher
Adults with a degree
21%
No research university within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
FAT
34 mi away

Living in Lemoore: common questions

What is the cost of living in Lemoore?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $366k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,040 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 102, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in Lemoore?

California collects about $3,279 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 0.7% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Lemoore safe?

Violent crime is somewhat above the national rate (1.2× in FBI 2019 data).

How are the schools in Lemoore?

Public schools in Lemoore test below the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 22 students per teacher.

What is the weather like in Lemoore?

Lemoore has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 96°F.

Does Lemoore get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from earthquakes, flooding and heat waves: 4 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.67 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Lemoore?

The nearest major airport is FAT, about 34 mi away.

How Lemoore scores

Each bar compares Lemoore with the other 1,990 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).

🏙️City sizeSmall town Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quietUrban & suburban mix Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting aroundMostly car Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or natureStrong culture scene Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️ClimateMild winters Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of livingAverage cost Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️PaceRelaxed Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝CommunitySome community feel AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡HousingMostly houses ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housingGood
💸Low taxesBelow average
💼Job marketPoor
🏥HealthcareBelow average
🏫SchoolsBelow average
🎓EducationPoor
🧸Kids & familyBelow average
🐕Dog-friendlyPoor
⛰️OutdoorsPoor
🎭CultureBelow average
👮SafetySafe
🌪️Few natural disastersGood
☀️SunnyExcellent
🌤️Mild summersPoor
✈️AirportGood

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The circle is each place's all-round score out of 100: the average of its 15 quality scores, from red (poor) to green (excellent).

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Nearby

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.