Browse / United States / California / Coarsegold

Coarsegold

CaliforniaCDP

Photograph of Coarsegold
Featured view

Coarsegold

Total population

3,967

Median home value

$350,000

22%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$80,861

Coarsegold$81k
National$74k
Elevation676 m
Land area28.46 km²
Coordinates37.24°, -119.70°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Loading additional data from public sources…0 / 11
CensusWikipediaWeatherPlacesPeopleEnvironmentHealth & SchoolsRelatedGeography & CultureLive MonitoringEvents & Gallery
0% complete

City facts

Elevation
676 m
Area
28.46 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Coarsegold, California, is a census-designated place in Madera County, situated in the central part of the state. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,144. Coarsegold holds historical significance as Madera County's last surviving "gold town" and is notable for its Native American heritage, particularly as the headquarters of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, a federally recognized tribe. The community celebrates its frontier culture with annual events such as the Coarsegold Rodeo and the Tarantula Awareness Festival. Positioned between Fresno and Yosemite National Park, the town appeals to both retirees and commuters, thanks to its strategic location along Highway 41.

Read more on Wikipedia

History & geography

Geography

Coarsegold is located on Highway 41 between Fresno and the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of . Its average annual precipitation is . It is located in hardiness zone 8b.

Read full article on Wikipedia

Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).

Demographics & economy

Median age
40.8
Median home value
$350,000
Housing units
1,903
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
4.9%

Race & ethnicity

White
82.2%
Black
1.8%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic
9.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
37.2392
Longitude
-119.7010
Water area
0.07 mi²
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.4%
Diabetes
8.7%
Adult obesity
31.2%
Binge drinking
18.7%
Adult smoking
13.5%
No leisure activity
20.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
49,681
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Acorn Woodpecker
    Melanerpes formicivorus (Swainson, 1827) · Aves
    2,417
  • Common Raven
    Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    1,798
  • California Quail
    Callipepla californica (Shaw, 1798) · Aves
    1,632
  • Oak Titmouse
    Baeolophus inornatus (Gambel, 1845) · Aves
    1,577
  • California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
    Aphelocoma californica (Vigors, 1839) · Aves
    1,539
  • House Finch
    Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
    1,536
  • Spotted Towhee
    Pipilo maculatus Swainson, 1827 · Aves
    1,374
  • Anna's Hummingbird
    Calypte anna (R.Lesson, 1829) · Aves
    1,366

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in California

Browse all places in California

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
5.33
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,945

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
1,669
Avg daily Wikipedia views
56
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Coarsegold

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Sources

  • Wikipedia
  • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • Wikidata
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • CDC PLACES
  • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • Open Library
  • NASA EONET