Lindsay is a city in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 12,659 at the 2020 census. Lindsay is located southeast of Visalia and north of Porterville and is considered part of the Visalia-Porterville Metropolitan Area and the Porterville Urban Area by the United States Census Bureau.

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How Lindsay ranks

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#28Cheapest rent in CA #85Most affordable in CA #100Lowest property tax in CA All CA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code93247

Area code559

Living in Lindsay

Housing in Lindsay

$313K▲ 3.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lindsay home is worth about $313,000, up 3.6% in a year, 59% below the California typical home.

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

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Lindsay

C⁻

Safety Grade C-

Lindsay reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 77% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Lindsay 3.8

California 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Lindsay 11.1

California 18.2

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Lindsay

Health Grade D

Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with California

1better than CA·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 6▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 6▼ 1 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4.2%Fewer adults who have had cancerCA 6.4% · better 26.8%More uninsured adultsCA 10.6% · worse

Care nearby

Sierra View Medical CenterPorterville · 10.3 mi · ER

Aria Community Health CenterLindsay · 0.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

2 health centers in Lindsay →

Primary careShortage · part of Lindsay

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Lindsay

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🏚️ Earthquakes

12Does Lindsay flood?paid flood claims since 1978 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Lindsay

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lindsay →

Climate in Lindsay

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Lindsay has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 98°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 39°Winter

77° / 49°Spring

96° / 64°Summer

80° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Lindsay get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 30, with the last in spring around Feb 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lindsay →

Schools in Lindsay

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Lindsay’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#181Best public schoolsof 574 in CA

DistrictLindsay UnifiedSchools11

Washington ElementaryElementary · Grades K–8 · 730 students Roosevelt ElementaryElementary · Grades K–8 · 473 students Reagan ElementaryElementary · Grades K–8 · 426 students Kennedy ElementaryElementary · Grades K–8 · 376 students Jefferson ElementaryElementary · Grades K–8 · 355 students Lincoln ElementaryElementary · Grades K–8 · 333 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.