What are the schools like in Dales, CA?

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

What is the median household income in Dales?

The median household income in Dales, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Dales, CA?

Dales has an average high temperature of 56.5°F in January and 98.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches.

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

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

Dales has a violent crime rate of 616.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1682.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dales, CA a Good Place to Live?

Dales is a small town of 79 in California, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Dales's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dales is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Dales metro area.

Metric	Dales, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Dales's violent crime rate is 616.1 per 100,000 residents — 62% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

616.1 /100k

Property Crime

1682.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dales, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dales sees average highs of 56.5°F in January and 98.0°F in July, with 30.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Dales, CA
Average High — January	56.5°F
Average High — July	98.0°F
Annual Precipitation	30.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Dales, CA	National Avg
Population	79	—
Median Age	67.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	100.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Paynes Creek, CA 7 mi Lake California, CA 9 mi Bend, CA 9 mi Manton, CA 13 mi Red Bluff, CA 14 mi

Dales vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dales, CA affordable or expensive?

Dales has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Dales, CA?

Dales's violent crime rate is 616.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1682.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dales?

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

Is Dales, CA a good place to live?

Dales, CA has a population of 79, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 Dales?

Dales averages 56.5°F in January and 98.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Dales?

The population of Dales, California is 79 with a median age of 67.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dales?

Key numbers for living in Dales: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dales side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.