What are the schools like in McArthur, CA?

McArthur is served primarily by Fall River Joint Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in McArthur?

The median household income in McArthur, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.2%.

What is the weather like in McArthur, CA?

McArthur has an average high temperature of 47.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

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

Q: Is McArthur, CA affordable or expensive?

McArthur's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means McArthur is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

McArthur has a violent crime rate of 384.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 981.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is McArthur, CA a Good Place to Live?

McArthur is a small town of 425 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 11.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: McArthur stands out for short average commutes.

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

All McArthur 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: 102.8

McArthur's overall cost of living index is 102.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in McArthur costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	McArthur, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

McArthur's violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

384.8 /100k

Property Crime

981.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

McArthur is served primarily by Fall River Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	McArthur, CA	National Avg
School District	Fall River Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

McArthur sees average highs of 47.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 19.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McArthur, CA
Average High — January	47.7°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	19.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	McArthur, CA	National Avg
Population	425	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	7.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fall River Mills, CA 3 mi Cassel, CA 11 mi Nubieber, CA 12 mi Johnson Park, CA 14 mi Little Valley, CA 16 mi

McArthur vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McArthur, CA affordable or expensive?

McArthur's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts McArthur roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in McArthur, CA?

McArthur's violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 981.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in McArthur?

Public schools in McArthur are operated by Fall River Joint Unified. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 7.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is McArthur, CA a good place to live?

McArthur, CA has a population of 425, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%. 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 McArthur?

McArthur averages 47.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.0 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of McArthur?

The population of McArthur, California is 425 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McArthur?

Key numbers for living in McArthur: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McArthur side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.