Firebaugh (FIRE-bah) is a city in Fresno County, California, United States, on the west side of the San Joaquin River 38 miles (61 km) west of Fresno. State Route 33 (SR 33) and the San Joaquin Valley Railroad, West Side Subdivision, pass through downtown. A small commercial district features the ubiquitous California Central Valley water tank painted with the city's name. Firebaugh lies at an elevation of 151 feet (46 m). The population was 8,096 at the 2020 census, up from 7,549 at the 2010 census. Firebaugh hosts an annual Cantaloupe Round-Up Festival in Dunkle Park. The event aims at celebrating the peak harvest of the melon in late July and is an economic boost for local businesses.

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How Firebaugh ranks

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#12Highest graduation rate in CA #23Cheapest rent in CA #30Lowest property tax in CA All CA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code93622

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Living in Firebaugh

Housing in Firebaugh

$340K▲ 3.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Firebaugh home is worth about $340,000, up 3.2% in a year, 56% below the California typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Firebaugh

Safety Grade B

Firebaugh reports less crime per resident than 63% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Firebaugh 0.7

California 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Firebaugh 8.6

California 18.2

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Firebaugh

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About one in 4 of Firebaugh’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Fresno (15%), Mendota (4%) and Madera (3%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Fresno

15%

Mendota

Madera

Kerman

23%Work in townlive and work in Firebaugh 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,443Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Firebaugh

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with California

1better than CA·24worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 7 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 8▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 6▼ 1 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4%Fewer adults who have had cancerCA 6.4% · better 34.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethCA 10.6% · worse

Care nearby

Madera Community HospitalMadera · 23.5 mi · ER

Firebaugh Community Health CenterFirebaugh · 0.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · part of Firebaugh

DentalShortage · part of Firebaugh

Mental healthShortage · part of Firebaugh

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Firebaugh · CMS · HRSAHealth in Firebaugh →

Natural hazards in Firebaugh

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought

0Does Firebaugh flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Firebaugh

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Climate in Firebaugh

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Firebaugh has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 40°Winter

75° / 49°Spring

93° / 63°Summer

78° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Firebaugh get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 30, with the last in spring around Feb 12.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Firebaugh

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C⁺

School Grade C+

The public schools Firebaugh’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 58% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictFirebaugh-Las Deltas UnifiedSchools6

Hazel M. Bailey PrimaryElementary · Grades K–2 · 519 students Arthur E. Mills Intermediate CElementary · Grades 3–5 · 511 students Firebaugh Middle B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 503 students Firebaugh High BHigh · Grades 9–12 · 673 students El Puente HighHigh · Grades 9–12 · 18 students Firebaugh Community DayOther · Grades 4–12 · 8 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.