August 2012 - panoramio (100), 2012
Monson’s story
137 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 4 maps from 1927 on.
- 1889Monson is settled
MonsonCA
A town settled in 1889, now home to 162 people.
Is Monson a good place to live?
Monson’s peak summer temperature is 98°F, against 89°F in California’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Monson’s density of trails is 5.0 miles per square mile, above both California’s towns (1.0) and U.S. towns (0.4). Monson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
162 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Monson: who provides what
Monson is unincorporated, so Tulare County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPG&E37.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesTulare CountyTulare County provides services here
SchoolsDinuba Unified School District (9-12)Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary School District2 districts serve Monson; 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 hereTulare County Registrar of VotersTulare County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP code9361893618 100%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 Monson.
98°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–59°
Spring49–76°
Summer64–96°
Fall51–80°
Dec 13
typical first frost
Jan 23
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
98°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Monson get no exercise outside work than in the typical California or U.S. town
In Monson, a fifth of adults have diabetes. Among 848 California towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Monson. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Monson is ahead of California on 2 and behind on 24.
| Monson | Typical California town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 22% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. California
2 better6 too close to call24 worse
| What stands out | Monson | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.4% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 21.6% | 7.3% |
Kaweah Health Medical Center
11.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Monson: inland flooding
Compared with 52% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Monson is lower. FEMA puts just over two fifths of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 27% to heat waves.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Monson sell for about $490K
The share of households in Monson who are owner-occupiers is 41%.
$490Kmedian sale price
0
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 129 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 5.0 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Monson
16pages on Monson
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Monson
Reedley CollegeCommunity college · Public · Reedley10.4 mi$1,334 in-state tuitionCollege of the SequoiasCommunity college · Public · Visalia11.7 mi$1,394 in-state tuitionSan Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Visalia11.7 mi
About 0 of every 100 Monson residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across California.
About Monson
Census-designated place in California, United States
Monson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tulare County, California. Monson sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 m). The 2020 United States census reported Monson's population was 152.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 325 ft
Questions about Monson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Monson, CA a good place to live?
Monson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.