Located in the northeast quadrant of the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area,
Clovis is situated in the midst of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin
Valley. Since its incorporation in 1912, Clovis has been the "Gateway to the
Sierra." Dedicated to promoting planned growth while retaining its unique
western atmosphere, the Citys population has more than doubled since 1985,
reaching the current level of over 94,000, and encompassing over 23 square
miles in area.
City of Clovis Population: 94,278
Metropolitan Area Population: Over 1,000,000
Population of Fresno County: 877,584 (2005)
With an average of $56,863, household incomes for Clovis are higher than
any other city in the region. Owner-occupied household incomes are over
$60,000.
There are 82,900 households located within a 7-10 minute drive from
central Clovis. The average household size is 2.93.
At 4.3%, unemployment rates are lower than any other city in the region.
Clovis Police and Fire departments are among the most responsive in
California.
Crime in Clovis is 26% lower than the state average.
In 2003, the Clovis Fire Department received Accredited Agency Status from
the Commission of Fire Accreditation International, becoming only the second
in California to earn this status.
Clovis Fire Department maintains and unprecedented 88% response time goal
percentage.
The City of Clovis is nationally recognized as a leader in providing
outstanding educational programs with high scholastic standards and an
outstanding record of achievements and awards at every level of competition
from county to state and national. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results
show that Clovis School students are well above the state and national
averages.
Vehicular traffic for the City of Clovis is served by State Routes 168,
180, 41 and 99.
State Route168 travels directly through the City of Clovis.
In addition to roads, the region is also served by rail and by air at
Fresno/Yosemite International Airport and Chandler Field.
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