The Town FilesFirebaugh, California
City in Fresno County · population 8,096 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $242,400
- Household income
- $47,734
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 31.4
Firebaugh is a city of 8,096 people in Fresno County, California. The median home is worth $242,400, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks easier by car than 77% of California towns.
How Firebaugh ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Firebaugh is worth $242,400, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $47,734, which is more affordable than 74% of California towns. Median rent is $982 a month. 46.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Firebaugh | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,400 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $982 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $47,734 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 46.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Firebaugh
| People | Firebaugh | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 35.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.8% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 0.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 44.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.6% | 93.3% |
Weather in Firebaugh
July highs average 97.7°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 10.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 25 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Firebaugh since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an F1, struck on February 14, 1998 about 0.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 2, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on March 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Fresno County since 1996
Fresno County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| October 16, 2020 | Fire | DR-4569: Wildfires |
Jobs and pay in Fresno County
Fresno County had 427,076 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,904 a year. Unemployment was 7.5% in 2023; in Firebaugh itself the ACS puts it at 18.7%.
Public schools in Firebaugh
6 public schools with 2,193 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebaugh High | 9-12 | 632 | 16.6 |
| Firebaugh Middle | 6-8 | 533 | 19.0 |
| Hazel M. Bailey Primary | K-2 | 519 | 20.0 |
| Arthur E. Mills Intermediate | 3-5 | 485 | 22.0 |
| El Puente High | 9-12 | 19 | 19.0 |
| Firebaugh Community Day | 4-12 | 5 | 5.0 |
Towns near Firebaugh
- Mendota, CA7.8 mi · 12,595 people · home $281,000
- Dos Palos, CA13.5 mi · 5,798 people · home $299,500
- Chowchilla, CA21.6 mi · 19,039 people · home $364,000
- Madera, CA21.8 mi · 66,224 people · home $359,900
- San Joaquin, CA22.5 mi · 3,701 people · home $266,300
- Madera Acres, CA23.4 mi · 9,162 people · home $346,800
- Kerman, CA23.4 mi · 16,016 people · home $370,900
- Parksdale, CA24.7 mi · 3,234 people · home $274,700
Firebaugh questions
Is Firebaugh, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Firebaugh scores better for retirees than 24% of California towns and quieter than 33%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Firebaugh?
The median owner-occupied home in Firebaugh is valued at $242,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,734, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $982 a month.
What is the weather like in Firebaugh?
July highs average 97.7°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Firebaugh get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Firebaugh since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on February 14, 1998. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)