What are the schools like in Bodfish, CA?

School district data for Bodfish is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bodfish?

The median household income in Bodfish, CA is $27,215 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 21.2%.

What is the weather like in Bodfish, CA?

Bodfish has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 98.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.2 inches.

Bodfish, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bodfish, CA affordable or expensive?

Bodfish's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bodfish is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $139,000 and the median rent is $1,030 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bodfish, CA?

Bodfish has a violent crime rate of 723.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2403.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bodfish, CA a Good Place to Live?

Bodfish is a small town of 2,320 in California, with a median household income of $27,215 and a 21.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Bodfish stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bodfish is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bodfish city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.2

Bodfish's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bodfish costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bodfish, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,030	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,215	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Bodfish's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

723.4 /100k

Property Crime

2403.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bodfish, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bodfish sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 98.1°F in July, with 10.7 inches of annual precipitation and 6.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bodfish, CA
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	98.1°F
Annual Precipitation	10.7"
Annual Snowfall	6.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bodfish, CA	National Avg
Population	2,320	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	21.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Isabella, CA 4 mi Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA 6 mi Mountain Mesa, CA 7 mi Wofford Heights, CA 10 mi Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County), CA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Bodfish

Bodfish, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93205

Bodfish vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodfish, CA affordable or expensive?

Bodfish's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bodfish roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $139,000 and median rent is $1,030/month.

What is the crime rate in Bodfish, CA?

Bodfish's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2403.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bodfish?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bodfish, CA a good place to live?

Bodfish, CA has a population of 2,320, a median household income of $27,215, and an unemployment rate of 21.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bodfish?

Bodfish averages 59.1°F in January and 98.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.7 inches with about 6.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bodfish?

Bodfish, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93205.

What is the population of Bodfish?

The population of Bodfish, California is 2,320 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bodfish?

Key numbers for living in Bodfish: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $139,000, median household income $27,215, crime index 160 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bodfish side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.