Santa Barbara County, CA

County in California, West · ranked on 54 metrics

Rank among US counties

Santa Barbara County, CA is a county in California with a population of 441,049 (172nd of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 102nd of 2,916), Median Household Income (181st of 3,093), Median Income (181st of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,060th of 3,092), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,337th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (1,876th of 3,094).

Population
441K
172nd highest of 3,094
Density
161.3
667th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-1.62%
2,296th highest of 3,094
Area
2,734
188th highest of 3,094
Region
West
California

At a glance

Median household income
$98,161
181st highest of 3,093
Median home value
$790,700
33rd highest of 3,092
Median rent
$2,131
28th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.8%
678th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
14.7%
1,219th highest of 3,094
College degree
36.8%
380th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
27.6%
2,810th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
12.1%
976th highest of 2,916
Average commute
21 minutes
2,275th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
92.5%
369th highest of 3,094
Climate
58.9°F average
51°F in January, 69°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +26.7
35.1% Republican, 61.8% 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$98,161
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    181st of 3,093
  3. Adults Who Smoke (%)11.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 230th of 2,916
  4. Median Income$98,161
    Poorest Counties
    181st of 2,000
  5. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)92.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    369th of 3,094
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)32.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 372nd of 3,094
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)36.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    380th of 3,094
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year495
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 542nd of 3,050
  9. Heating Degree Days per Year2,705
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    584th of 3,050
  10. Average Commute (Minutes)20.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    820th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$2,131
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,063rd of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$790,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,060th of 3,092
  3. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)69.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,659th of 2,916
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)4.8%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,337th of 3,094
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)22.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,958th of 2,916
  6. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)12.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,918th of 2,916
  7. Poverty Rate (%)14.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,876th of 3,094
  8. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,431st of 2,916
  9. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,202nd of 2,916
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)24.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 912th of 2,916

Profile by category

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

Strongest category Health (61), weakest Economics (55). 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. San Luis Obispo County, CA86% similar
    Compared on 21 of 22
  2. Ventura County, CA84% similar
    Compared on 17 of 22
  3. Yolo County, CA81% similar
    Compared on 20 of 22
  4. San Diego County, CA81% similar
    Compared on 19 of 22
  5. Humboldt County, CA80% similar
    Compared on 20 of 22

Quick answers

What is the population of Santa Barbara County, CA?
Santa Barbara County, CA has a population of 441,049, 172nd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Santa Barbara County, CA rank best at?
Among US counties, Santa Barbara County, CA ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 102nd of 2,916); Median Household Income (181st of 3,093); Median Income (181st of 2,000).
Where does Santa Barbara County, CA rank worst?
Santa Barbara County, CA ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,060th of 3,092); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,337th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (1,876th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Santa Barbara County, CA?
Rankodex ranks Santa Barbara County, CA on 54 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

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