Armona 14th Ave, 2008
Armona’s story
139 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,274 in 1950, 4,274 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 3 maps from 1926 on.
- 1887Armona is settled
ArmonaCA
A town of 3,890, settled in 1887.
Photo: Keith Winkler · Public domain
Population
3,890
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$311K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
31.1
years
Jobs based here
617
A commuter town
TownGrade
D
#623 of 841 in CA
Is Armona a good place to live?
Armona earns a D, 623rd of 841 graded towns in California, mostly because of health. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 79% of the country. In its favor, it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 84% of U.S. towns. Armona’s peak summer temperature is 98°F, above both California’s towns (89°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
What makes Armona stand out
Where Armona beats most towns.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Armona for work
Where Armona’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
617jobs based in Armona
5%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Armona grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Armona is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 11 of 20; 7.8% of households have no carA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →HealthAdventist Health Hanford 4.9 miles awayC−Open →Jobs & income$64K median household incomeCOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market53 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 31.1; 6% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Armona: who provides what
Armona is unincorporated, so Kings County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSouthern California Edison31.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterArmona Community Services DistNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesKings CountyKings County provides services here
SchoolsArmona Union Elementary School DistrictHanford Joint Union High School District2 districts serve Armona; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCounty of Kings ElectionsKings County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP codes93202, 9323093202 97% · 93230 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Armona.
Armona has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns, has home values climbing faster than California’s and has commutes shorter than most of California.
HousingCost of living grade C−
A home in Armona is worth about $311K, on Zillow’s estimate
Home values rose 30% in five years, to about $311K, against 13% across California. The median property tax bill is $2,206, against $5,124 across California, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
56% of households live in a home they own in Armona. Typical home values rose 3.2% in the year to September 2026. Its going rate for rent comes in at $1,278 a month.
$311KZillow home value
| Armona | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 56% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,278 a month | $1,898 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Armona$311K
California$762K
Market temperature
53
days on market
101.8%
sale-to-list price
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsB−
Public schools in Armona fall behind 54% of California districts
The Armona Union Elementary school district runs its public schools. Two of the 3 schools are below, and why each made the list. Public school enrollment in the town: 1,014 students across 2 schools.
46%of CA districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armona ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 571 | C− |
| Armona Union Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 105 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
Armona’s grade for health is a C−
Among adults in Armona, 15% smoke cigarettes. This California town beats the California average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. Two figures for adults in the town: 68% had a checkup this year, 30% say their health is fair or poor.
21%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Armona | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 16% | 14% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 9% | 8.1% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 68% | 72% | 79% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 22% | 19% |
32 measures vs. California
1 better15 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Armona | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 20.5% | 10.6% |
Adventist Health Hanford
4.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
15th
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Armona has 0.5 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The average commute for its 1,249 working residents takes 21.6 minutes, against 28.7 across California. Jobs based here grew from 470 in 2013 to 617.
The top destinations are Hanford (18%), Lemoore (7%) and Fresno (5%). Employers in Armona added 147 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 617. The typical journey to work in the town is 22 minutes. For half of commuters, work is under 17 miles away.
5%work in town
| Armona | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.6% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Armona5%
Hanford18%
Lemoore7%
Fresno5%
Visalia5%
17 mi
median commute distance
617
jobs based in Armona
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 84% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Armona faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
For Armona, the risk rating from FEMA is 75 of 100. Expected losses in Armona break down as 42% from inland flooding and 32% from earthquakes.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Armona
The Hanford 1 S weather station records that the frost-free season runs about 296 days, longer than in 95% of U.S. towns. The Hanford 1 S weather station records that about 108 days a year reach 90°, more than in 96% of U.S. towns.
Its January low comes in at 38°F.
98°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–58°
Spring49–76°
Summer64–96°
Fall51–79°
Dec 1
typical first frost
Feb 7
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
98°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
2.6%conserved
2.6%
conserved · 33 of 1,301 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Recreation Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Armona
18pages on Armona
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Armona
About 3 of every 100 Armona residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across California.
About Armona
Census-designated place in California, United States
Armona is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kings County, California, United States. Armona is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west-southwest of Hanford, at an elevation of 239 feet (73 m). It is part of the Hanford-Corcoran metropolitan area. The population was 4,274 at the 2020 census. Armona's motto is "Small and Proud".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 240 ft
- ZIP code
- 93202
- Area code
- 559
Questions about Armona
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Armona, CA a good place to live?
Armona grades D overall, better than 9% of U.S. towns and #623 of 841 in California. It grades C− for health and B− for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Armona, CA expensive?
Yes. That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($70,995 across the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.