McKittrick, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
62 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$243,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$386 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$629 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.0% 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 3 0 50
Feb 3 0 53
Mar 3 0 56
Apr 1 0 59
May 0 0 64
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 70
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 2 0 56
Dec 3 0 50

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Schools

McKittrick Elementary
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Midway Elementary
10 miles, S 3.7 star
Buttonwillow Elementary
11 miles, E 1 star
Belridge Elementary
13 miles, N 2.8 star

Colleges

Taft College
14 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Bakersfield Heart Hospital
34 miles, E 3.2 star
Good Samaritan Hospital
34 miles, E 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital
34 miles, E 1.4 star

Airports

Meadows Field
33 miles, E 1 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
58 miles, W 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
62 miles, SW 1.4 star