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UkiahCA
A town of 16,304. Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns.
Photo: City of Ukiah - Dept. of Recreation · Public domain
Population
16,304
+3.3% since 2010
Typical home
$481K
−1.7% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
8,468
Balanced
What makes Ukiah stand out
The 3 things Ukiah does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Ukiah
Health
55% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than CA on 0 measures, worse on 12.
Outdoors
#79 most trails in CA
17 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
8.4% of the town is conserved land.
$481Ktypical home
Housing
$481K typical home
37% below the CA typical home
Down 1.7% in a year.
Get outside
17 miles of trails in Ukiah
8.4% of the town is conserved land, across 14 parks and preserves.
2
Riverside Park1.8 mi of trails · 33 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Ukiah’s report card
Commute3 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthC+Healthier than 45% of U.S. townsOutdoors17 mi#79 for trails in CAHousing$481K37% below the CA typical homeHazards97/100Very high risk of storm & flood damageSafetyC−Less crime than 21% of U.S. townsClimate91°/36°Summer high · winter lowSchoolsBBeats 61% of CA districts
Now in Ukiah
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Residents weigh in
Ukiah is #652 of 663 in CA for “Fastest-rising home prices”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →82°
Clear
H 97° · L 60°
Local news
All →- Montgomery vs Ukiah - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Ukiah vs Cardinal Newman - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 24
- Ukiah citizens’ group Mendo Matters debate draws 3 of 8 city council candidatesmendovoice.com · Sep 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ukiah. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Ukiah
About one in 3 of Ukiah’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Santa Rosa (5%), Willits (2%) and Talmage (1%). Half commute less than 3 miles.
39%work in town
Where working residents work
In Ukiah39%
Santa Rosa5%
Willits2%
Talmage1%
San Francisco1%
3 mi
median commute distance
8,468
jobs based in Ukiah
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Ukiah beats the California average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. California
0 better20 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Ukiah | CA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.3% | 5.1% |
| More smokers | 14.1% | 10.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.2% | 6.4% |
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
0.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
34th
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
8.4% of Ukiah is conserved land
17 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves.
#79for trails in CA
8.4%
conserved · 296 of 3,512 acres
17 mi
of trails · 3.1 per sq mi
#287
most conserved land in CA
#336
most walkable in CA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Low Gap Park | 6.1 mi | 161 |
| 2. Riverside Park | 1.8 mi | 33 |
| 3. Twelfth District Fairgrounds | 0.3 mi | 31 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Ukiah home is worth about $481K
The typical Ukiah home is worth about $481,000, down 1.7% in a year, 37% below the California typical home.
$481KZillow home value
Typical home value
Ukiah$481K
California$764K
Market temperature
50
days on market
98.4%
sale-to-list price
−1.7%
value change, 1 year
11
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.
97risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
48
paid flood claims since 1980
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 21% of U.S. towns
Ukiah reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 79% report less.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Ukiah5.3
California4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Ukiah12
California18.2
U.S.15.5
21st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
31st
percentile among CA towns
84
violent crimes reported in 2025
192
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Ukiah has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–58°
Spring42–70°
Summer53–89°
Fall44–76°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Ukiah’s public schools outperform 61% of California districts
The public schools Ukiah’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 61% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Manor Elementary | K–6 | 417 | D− |
| Yokayo Elementary | K–5 | 414 | D− |
| Frank Zeek Elementary | K–5 | 391 | D− |
| Nokomis Elementary | K–5 | 342 | D− |
| River Oak Charter | K–8 | 245 | Not graded |
| St. Mary at the Angels Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 158 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduationAll 15 schools →
Landmarks
5 places in Ukiah on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Ukiah
20 notable people were born in Ukiah.
About Ukiah
City in the United States
Ukiah ( yoo-KY-ə; Pomo: Yokáya, meaning "deep valley" or "south valley") is the county seat of and the largest city in Mendocino County, in the North Coast region of California. Ukiah had a population of 16,607 at the 2020 census. With its accessible location along the U.S. Route 101 corridor, Ukiah serves as the city center for Mendocino County and much of neighboring Lake County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 16,607
- Area
- 4.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 633 ft
- ZIP code
- 95481–95482, 95482
- Area code
- 707
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