Lamont, CA

Living in Lamont

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 7
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 6
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Colleges 70
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Schools 1
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Residents

15k Population -566 (2010–19)
27  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
3% College-Educated
86% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian5%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school63%
High school graduate23%
Some College11%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household86%
Householder living alone8%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector87%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance50%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office8%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value +$3.5k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$686 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lamont

United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66

Property Crime in Lamont

United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 1 0
Feb 49 2 0
Mar 53 2 1
Apr 58 1 0
May 66 0 0
Jun 73 0 0
Jul 79 0 0
Aug 78 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 63 0 0
Nov 52 1 0
Dec 45 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamont

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lamont, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lamont, CA

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Valley Schools
7 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lamont, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lamont, CA

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Kern Medical Center
9 miles, N
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Mercy Hospital
10 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Lamont, CA

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Meadows Field
14 miles, NW
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Bob Hope Airport
80 miles, SE