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County veterans services
County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Friday walk-ins cover document drop-offs, college fee waivers, DMV forms and quick questions; arrange a claims appointment separately.
1620 Sunrise Avenue, Building 2, Madera, CA 93638Claims appointments Monday–Thursday. Friday walk-ins 8 a.m.–5 p.m. are for limited services.
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Claims appointments Monday–Thursday. Friday walk-ins 8 a.m.–5 p.m. are for limited services. Friday walk-ins cover document drop-offs, college fee waivers, DMV forms and quick questions; arrange a claims appointment separately.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 5,460, give or take 505 civilian veterans in Madera County.
Among California's 58 counties and equivalents, Madera County ranks 35th by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Madera County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 33 percent above the California share; above the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 12 percent the same rounded estimate as the California share; below the national share. | 12 percent | 13 percent |
Madera County has about 1,420, give or take 210 veterans 75 and older, making up 26 percent of its veterans compared with 30 percent in California.
Madera County has about 474, give or take 198 veterans under 35, making up 9 percent of its veterans compared with 10 percent in California.
Women veterans in Madera County number about 552, give or take 170; their 10 percent share is above California's 9 percent.
| Measure | Madera County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $47,807 ± $4,602 | $59,258 ± $574 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $31,361 ± $909 | $43,129 ± $137 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 7.3% ± 2.8 points | 8.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 37.4% ± 4.8 points | 30.5% ± 0.3 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 67.4% ± 8.9 points | 72.5% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 5.9% ± 5.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 90.7% ± 4.0 points | 95.2% ± 0.1 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 22.6% ± 4.7 points | 35.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 4,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 6,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 2,600 veterans in Madera County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 638 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 291 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 298 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 761 |
| 100 percent | 612 |
FY2019: 1,881 recipients. Change to FY2025: +719.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 277 VA-backed home loans out of 3,401 home loans made in Madera County (8.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $457,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,710, give or take 261) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 1,190, give or take 278).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $66.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $74.3 million in medical care spending in Madera County for FY2025.
Fresno VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2223
New-patient wait for mental health: 28 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 14 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 30 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Oakhurst VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
40597 Westlake Drive, Oakhurst, CA 93644-9024
New-patient wait for mental health: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 32 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 10 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Fresno Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
1320 East Shaw Avenue, Suite 125, Fresno, CA 93710
about 27 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Oakland VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
1301 Clay Street, North Tower, 12th floor Room 1200, Oakland, CA 94612
about 144 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Madera County is Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Livermore (opens in a new tab) in Livermore, CA, about 114 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Madera County is Delta Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Manteca, CA, about 89 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Oakland RO (station 343) and Los Angeles RO (station 344) and San Diego RO (station 377); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
32053 W McCabe Road Santa Nella, CA 95322
209-854-1040
About 73 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Big Sandy Rancheria Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
37387 Auberry Mission Rd Auberry, CA 93602
559-374-0066
About 17.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Fresno City & County/Madera County CoC counted 212 veterans experiencing homelessness (42 sheltered, 170 unsheltered).
CA-514 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 235 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Fresno VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 559-225-6100. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Madera County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying California veterans rated or compensated at 100 percent receive an annually adjusted basic residence exemption.
California Plan A waives public college system tuition and fees for eligible children of qualifying totally service-connected disabled veterans.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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