San Luis Obispo County, CA

County in California, West · ranked on 53 metrics

Rank among US counties

San Luis Obispo County, CA is a county in California with a population of 282,581 (263rd of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 102nd of 2,916), Median Household Income (193rd of 3,093), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (257th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,065th of 3,092), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,976th of 3,094).

Population
282.6K
263rd highest of 3,094
Density
85.6
1,026th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
0.11%
1,827th highest of 3,094
Area
3,301
152nd highest of 3,094
Region
West
California

At a glance

Median household income
$97,446
193rd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$824,700
28th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,992
48th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.4%
1,025th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
12.9%
1,613th highest of 3,094
College degree
39.8%
279th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
27.6%
2,810th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
8%
2,417th highest of 2,916
Average commute
22 minutes
1,964th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
93.1%
257th highest of 3,094
Climate
59.8°F average
49°F in January, 72°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +10.9
43.1% Republican, 53.9% 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.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)27.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 102nd of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$97,446
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    193rd of 3,093
  3. Adults Who Smoke (%)11.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 188th of 2,916
  4. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)19.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 200th of 2,916
  5. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)93.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    257th of 3,094
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)39.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    279th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 253rd of 2,916
  8. Median Income$97,446
    Poorest Counties
    193rd of 2,000
  9. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)32.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 415th of 3,094
  10. Heating Degree Days per Year2,682
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    568th of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$824,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,065th 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. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)69.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,685th of 2,916
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)4.4%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,976th of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,823rd of 2,916
  6. Poverty Rate (%)12.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,482nd of 3,094
  7. Adults with Depression (%)23.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,374th of 2,916
  8. Average Commute (Minutes)22.3
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,131st of 3,094
  9. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)18.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 993rd of 2,916
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year801
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,036th of 3,050

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (70), weakest Economics (58). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 22 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Santa Barbara County, CA86% similar
    Compared on 21 of 22
  2. Ventura County, CA86% similar
    Compared on 17 of 22
  3. San Diego County, CA85% similar
    Compared on 19 of 22
  4. Talbot County, MD82% similar
    Compared on 18 of 22
  5. Washtenaw County, MI82% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of San Luis Obispo County, CA?
San Luis Obispo County, CA has a population of 282,581, 263rd among 3,094 US counties.
What does San Luis Obispo County, CA rank best at?
Among US counties, San Luis Obispo County, CA ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 102nd of 2,916); Median Household Income (193rd of 3,093); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (257th of 3,094).
Where does San Luis Obispo County, CA rank worst?
San Luis Obispo County, CA ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,065th of 3,092); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 1,976th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for San Luis Obispo County, CA?
Rankodex ranks San Luis Obispo County, CA on 53 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

53 metrics with a value for this place, in 16 topics