Kernville, CA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
3/10
home
Housing
2/10
visibility
Safety
6/10
local_library
Schools
2/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
688
332.4M (US)
Median Age
65.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
55.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$49,489
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
51 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$357,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$729
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$978
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.4%
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 | 1 | 0 | 46 |
| Feb | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| May | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Nov | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| Dec | 1 | 0 | 45 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.
Liberal (20%) (76%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 81%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 20, CA State Senate District 12, CA Assembly District 32, CASchools
Kernville Elementary
<1 miles, E
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1.4
Woodrow W Wallace Elementary
10 miles, SW
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1.4
Woodrow Wallace Middle
10 miles, SW
•
1.4
Kern Valley High
10 miles, SW
•
1.9
Colleges
Porterville College
38 miles, NW
•
1.4
Bakersfield College
39 miles, W
•
1.4
California Aeronautical University
41 miles, W
•
1
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
42 miles, W
•
1
Hospitals
Kern Valley Healthcare District
8 miles, S
•
3.2
Porterville Developmental Center
37 miles, NW
Kern Medical Center
40 miles, W
•
1.4
Sierra View Medical Center
40 miles, NW
•
1.4
Airports
Meadows Field
42 miles, W
•
1
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
101 miles, NW
•
1.4
Bob Hope Airport
108 miles, S
•
2.3
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
122 miles, SW
•
1.4