Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
Living in Kern City
Bikeability
42
Walkability
10
Commute
77
Public Transit
5
Affordability
75
Public Safety
57
Airports
11
Hospitals
7
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
9.5k
Population
-47 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$76k
Median Household Income
-$970 (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$281k
Median Home Value
-$16k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$884
Median Monthly Rent
+$159 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197938%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kern City
United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66
Property Crime in Kern City
United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kern City
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
Stockdale Christian Schools
1 miles, NE
New Life Christian School
2 miles, S
St Francis Parish School
2 miles, NE
Noahs Ark Learning Center/Preschool
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
2 miles, W
Thomas Aquinas College
63 miles, S
Westmont College
70 miles, SW
California Institute of the Arts
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kern City, Bakersfield, CA
Mercy Hospital
3 miles, NE
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
3 miles, NE
Adventist Health Bakersfield
4 miles, NE