San Benito County, CA

County in California, West · ranked on 45 metrics

Rank among US counties

San Benito County, CA is a county in California with a population of 71,079 (784th of 3,094). It ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (55th of 3,094), Median Household Income (72nd of 3,093), Median Income (72nd of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,061st of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (3,034th of 3,094), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,977th of 3,094).

Population
71,079
784th highest of 3,094
Density
51.2
1,433rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
10.2%
260th highest of 3,094
Area
1,389
431st highest of 3,094
Region
West
California

At a glance

Median household income
$114,394
72nd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$793,400
32nd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,992
48th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
6.8%
108th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
6.67%
2,925th highest of 3,094
College degree
24.1%
1,301st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
31.3%
2,626th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
14.3%
582nd highest of 2,916
Average commute
37 minutes
61st highest of 3,094
Home broadband
95.2%
55th highest of 3,094
Climate
59.3°F average
48°F in January, 74°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +12.6
42.3% Republican, 54.9% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)95.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    55th of 3,094
  2. Median Household Income$114,394
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    72nd of 3,093
  3. Median Income$114,394
    Poorest Counties
    72nd of 2,000
  4. Adults Who Smoke (%)10.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 146th of 2,916
  5. Poverty Rate (%)6.67%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    170th of 3,094
  6. Adults with Obesity (%)31.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 286th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Depression (%)20.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 345th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 537th of 2,916
  9. Heating Degree Days per Year2,977
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    705th of 3,050
  10. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)35.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 920th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$793,400
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,061st of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,992
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 3,041st of 3,090
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)36.6
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,034th of 3,094
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)6.8%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,977th of 3,094
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)68.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,753rd of 2,916
  6. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)14.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,321st of 2,916
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)22.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,000th of 2,916
  8. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,431st of 2,916
  9. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)24.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,301st of 3,094
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year922
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,252nd of 3,050

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (59), weakest Economics (50). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Closest percentiles on 18 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

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Quick answers

What is the population of San Benito County, CA?
San Benito County, CA has a population of 71,079, 784th among 3,094 US counties.
What does San Benito County, CA rank best at?
Among US counties, San Benito County, CA ranks best for Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (55th of 3,094); Median Household Income (72nd of 3,093); Median Income (72nd of 2,000).
Where does San Benito County, CA rank worst?
San Benito County, CA ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,061st of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (3,034th of 3,094); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,977th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for San Benito County, CA?
Rankodex ranks San Benito County, CA on 45 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

45 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics