Shafter, CA

Living in Shafter

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 1
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 7
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Colleges 63
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Schools 1
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Residents

19k Population +3.1k (2010–19)
27  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
82% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino84%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school44%
High school graduate28%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$9.9k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance37%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office14%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value -$20k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$700 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas59%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shafter

United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66

Property Crime in Shafter

United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 3 0
Feb 50 3 0
Mar 54 2 0
Apr 60 1 0
May 67 0 0
Jun 75 0 0
Jul 80 0 0
Aug 79 0 0
Sep 74 0 0
Oct 64 1 0
Nov 53 1 0
Dec 45 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shafter

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding36
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shafter, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shafter, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Shafter, CA

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Westmont College
76 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Shafter, CA

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Mercy Hospital
12 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Shafter, CA

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Meadows Field
9 miles, E
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