What are the schools like in Sultana, CA?

Sultana is served primarily by Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.8:1.

What is the median household income in Sultana?

The median household income in Sultana, CA is $38,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.1%.

What is the weather like in Sultana, CA?

Sultana has an average high temperature of 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Sultana, CA affordable or expensive?

Sultana's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sultana is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $318,800 and the median rent is $868 per month.

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

Sultana has a violent crime rate of 418.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1805.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sultana, CA a Good Place to Live?

Sultana is a small town of 1,005 in California, with a median household income of $38,125 and a 13.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Sultana stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Sultana 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: 101.3

Sultana's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sultana costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sultana, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$318,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$868	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	30.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Sultana's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

418.9 /100k

Property Crime

1805.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sultana is served primarily by Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sultana, CA	National Avg
School District	Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	40.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sultana sees average highs of 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 10.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sultana, CA
Average High — January	55.3°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	10.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Sultana, CA	National Avg
Population	1,005	—
Median Age	27.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	33.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	62.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.9%	6.3%
Under 18	37.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orosi, CA 3 mi Cutler, CA 3 mi Dinuba, CA 3 mi Monson, CA 4 mi East Orosi, CA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Sultana

Sultana, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93666

Sultana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sultana, CA affordable or expensive?

Sultana's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sultana roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $318,800 and median rent is $868/month.

What is the crime rate in Sultana, CA?

Sultana's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1805.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sultana?

Public schools in Sultana are operated by Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1. 5.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sultana, CA a good place to live?

Sultana, CA has a population of 1,005, a median household income of $38,125, and an unemployment rate of 13.1%. 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 Sultana?

Sultana averages 55.3°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sultana?

Sultana, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93666.

What is the population of Sultana?

The population of Sultana, California is 1,005 with a median age of 27.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sultana?

Key numbers for living in Sultana: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $318,800, median household income $38,125, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sultana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.