Madera Acres, California
Madera Acres is a community of 9,846 people in Madera County, California.
Why visit Madera Acres
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fresno River Viaduct, Movies Madera and Madera County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Madera Acres
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About Madera Acres
Madera Acres (Madera, Spanish for "wood") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, United States. It is part of the Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,162 at the 2020 census, virtually unchanged from 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Madera Acres, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fresno River Viaduct
Bridge · 3.5 mi
California High-Speed Rail crossing of the Fresno River
Museums and landmarks1
Madera County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic government building in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Map of Madera Acres
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 39°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 46°F | 0.9 in |
| May | 84°F | 52°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 58°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 58°F | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 50°F | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Madera Muni Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Madera County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-06: Creek Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Madera 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Parksdale 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Parkwood 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Fairmead 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Chowchilla 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Bonadelle Ranchos 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Biola 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Le Grand 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Kerman 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Fresno 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Madera County Courthouse June 2006, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fresno River Viaduct construction 2017, California High-Speed Rail Authority, Public domain
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