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Living in East Porterville

East Porterville is a city in the United States. At the end of 2020, East Porterville had a population of 5,399. The city faced an unemployment rate of 19.59% at the end of 2024. Foreign residents numbered 1,946 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than any other American city that publishes it and dirtier air than 98% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to East Porterville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in East Porterville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for East Porterville yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent900.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in East Porterville?

The median gross salary is about 1,298 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in East Porterville?

The unemployment rate is about 19.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 19.59 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in East Porterville is 19.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–20East Porterville 19.6%2 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary1,298 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate19.59 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to East Porterville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in East Porterville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

East Porterville's nearest airport was BFL, 70 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km70 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBFL3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for East Porterville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in East Porterville.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 in the air was 11.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. East Porterville's monthly mean temperatures were 9.7°C in January and 28.6°C in July.

Is the air quality good in East Porterville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 11.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 11.38 µg/m³ · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
East Porterville average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND37°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
East Porterville average monthly precipitation, mm0153045605349522493102142449JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
East Porterville annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52511.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in East Porterville is 11.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–12East Porterville 11.44 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean11.38 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.06 · Feb 18.11 · Mar 21.39 · Apr 24.44 · May 28.94 · Jun 33.72 · Jul 36.89 · Aug 36.17 · Sep 33.5 · Oct 27.78 · Nov 20.22 · Dec 15.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.28 · Feb 6.17 · Mar 8.11 · Apr 9.83 · May 13.5 · Jun 16.94 · Jul 20.22 · Aug 19.28 · Sep 16.83 · Oct 11.89 · Nov 6.83 · Dec 3.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 9.67 · Feb 12.17 · Mar 14.72 · Apr 17.17 · May 21.22 · Jun 25.33 · Jul 28.56 · Aug 27.72 · Sep 25.17 · Oct 19.83 · Nov 13.5 · Dec 9.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 52.83 · Feb 48.77 · Mar 51.82 · Apr 24.13 · May 8.64 · Jun 2.54 · Jul 1.27 · Aug 0 · Sep 1.52 · Oct 13.97 · Nov 24.13 · Dec 49.02 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Bridgeport borough5,401 residentsOlyphant5,397 residentsSandersville5,397 residentsSansom Park5,402 residentsYarmouth Port5,403 residentsMadisonville5,395 residents

Population and city profile

East Porterville spanned 5.5 km² at the end of 2025. East Porterville's population density measured 920.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in East Porterville?

The published population was 5,399 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
East Porterville residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport64%Foreign residents36%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area5.5 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share38.41 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents1,946 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density920.8 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population5,399 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is East Porterville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Student44%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Family46%strong on family, weak on safety · range 34–58%
Retirement60%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 46–74%
Foreign residents1,946 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population5,399 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent900.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary1,298 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate19.59 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean11.38 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in East Porterville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in East Porterville?

The published population was 5,399 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in East Porterville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 11.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).

What is the typical salary in East Porterville?

The median gross salary is about 1,298 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in East Porterville?

The unemployment rate is about 19.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in East Porterville?

1,946 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is East Porterville a good place to live?

East Porterville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). East Porterville, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/east-porterville/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {East Porterville, United States: rent, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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