Ford City, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,310 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,976 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$494 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$805 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
6
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
7
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 48
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 2 1 52
Apr 1 0 55
May 0 0 60
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 2 1 47

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 20, CA State Senate District 12, CA Assembly District 32, CA
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Schools

Jefferson Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Buena Vista High (Continuation)
1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Roosevelt Elementary
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lincoln Junior High
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Taft College
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bakersfield Heart Hospital
28 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital
28 miles, E • 1.4 star
Adventist Health Bakersfield
29 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Meadows Field
29 miles, E • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
56 miles, SW • 1.4 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
67 miles, NW • 1 star
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