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Living in Visalia, California

We’re proud to call the heart of California home—a place where every season brings something to enjoy. From sunshine-filled days to crisp autumn evenings, the weather sets the stage for an incredible lifestyle. Our community thrives with excellent restaurants, shopping, movies, schools, parks, sports, and fitness options. What truly sets us apart, though, is our backyard. We’re surrounded by stunning natural beauty and just a short drive from world-renowned national parks. Whether you love hiking, skiing, exploring lakes, or simply taking in breathtaking mountain views, adventure is always close at hand. Best of all, we’re perfectly situated in the middle of everything California has to offer.

Current Demographics

  • Population: 147,400 (2025 estimate)
  • Median Age: 33.5 years
  • Median Household Income: $79,952
  • Major Groups: Hispanic (51.7%), White (36.3%), Asian (6.3%)
  • Family Poverty Rate: 8.8%

Community Features

Visalia is celebrated for its blend of small-town friendliness and a high quality of life. Residents enjoy top-rated schools, an active downtown packed with restaurants and shops, numerous parks, and an ever-growing array of family-friendly events. Outdoor adventure is always close by—the city is minutes from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and within an easy drive of Yosemite, Shaver Lake, Bass Lake, the Central Coast, and California’s major metro hubs. This ideal geography means that residents truly have access to both natural beauty and urban opportunities.

Kaweah Health Medical Center

Kaweah Health is Tulare County’s largest acute care hospital, pivotal for regional healthcare and a hub for physician education.

Hospital Overview (2025)

  • Patient Beds: 613
  • Annual ER Visits: 90,000+
  • Inpatient Discharges: 21,000+
  • Trauma Center: Certified Level III (only trauma center for Tulare/Kings Counties)
  • Catchment: Serves a core population of 176,000+ and a referral area of more than 298,000
  • Comprehensive acute care, with 14 operating rooms, advanced robotics, and a range of specialty centers in surgery, cancer care, psychiatry, dialysis, and rehab

Residency Program Highlights

  • Six ACGME-accredited residencies: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, General Surgery, and Transitional Year.
  • Family Medicine program structured as a 7-7-7 format, with a new Family Medicine Center focused on primary care and service to underserved communities.
  • Dedicated simulation lab, didactic classrooms, an on-site library, and private sleep rooms for residents.
  • Large, modern hospital campus featuring expanded Emergency Department facilities and advanced imaging.
  • More than 90 teaching specialists and over 300 staff physicians participating in training and mentoring.
  • Strong support for professional development, a nurturing training environment, and competitive resident compensation.

Kaweah Health stands out for the diversity and scope of its clinical care, robust educational support, and commitment to preparing residents for independent practice in both primary and specialty care settings—all within a highly livable Central Valley community.