Orcutt, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
31,284 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,682 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$587,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$697 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,931 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Barbara County
4
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Barbara County
4
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 48
Feb 3 0 49
Mar 3 0 51
Apr 1 0 54
May 0 0 59
Jun 0 0 63
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 64
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 2 0 47

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, CA State Senate District 21, CA Assembly District 37, CA
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Schools

Ralph Dunlap Elementary
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Patterson Road Elementary
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Allan Hancock College
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
CET-Santa Maria
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Marian Regional Medical Center
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 2.3 star
French Hospital Medical Center
31 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

San Luis County Regional Airport
28 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
45 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Meadows Field
86 miles, E • 1 star
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