Pumpkin Center, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
511 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$147,596 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$337,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$599 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$577 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 1 0 46
Feb 1 0 49
Mar 1 1 53
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 66
Jun 0 0 74
Jul 0 0 80
Aug 0 0 78
Sep 0 0 73
Oct 0 0 63
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 1 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, CA State Senate District 16, CA Assembly District 35, CA
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Schools

Panama Elementary
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Stonecreek Junior High
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
McKee Middle
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Milan Institute-Bakersfield
8 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
8 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Adventist Health Bakersfield
8 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
8 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Meadows Field
12 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
74 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bob Hope Airport
83 miles, S • 2.3 star
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