A town of 7,094, settled in 1908. Public schools that outperform most of California.
The 3 things Fowler does most differently from other towns.
5,570 people in 2010; 7,094 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Fowler. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Fowler’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Elementary | K–2 | 486 | Not graded |
| Fremont Elementary | 3–5 | 473 | B |
| Fowler Academy Community Day | K–8 | — | Not graded |
| John Sutter Middle | 6–8 | 579 | B |
| Fowler High | 9–12 | 807 | B |
| Fowler Academy Continuation | 7–12 | 22 | Not graded |
The typical Fowler home is worth about $471,000, up 2.5% in a year, 38% below the California typical home.
Most working residents leave Fowler for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Fresno (35%), Clovis (3%) and Selma (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Panzak Park | — | 2 |
| 2. Kandarian Park | — | 1 |
Fowler beats the California average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Fowler | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 29% | 17.9% |
Fowler reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 74% report less.
Fowler has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 98°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in California, United States
Fowler (formerly, Fowler's Switch) is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. It is located within the San Joaquin Valley. It has a strong agricultural community, with lush grape vineyards and expansive farmland. Fowler is located 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 308 feet (94 m). The population was 6,700 at the 2020 census, and 5,570 at the 2010 census.
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