Valley Wells, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,198 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$78,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$154 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$724 $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

Inyo County
7
Bishop Urban Area
7
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Inyo County
5
Bishop Urban Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 47
Feb 2 0 51
Mar 1 0 56
Apr 1 0 62
May 0 0 70
Jun 0 0 78
Jul 0 0 83
Aug 0 0 82
Sep 0 0 76
Oct 0 0 66
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 1 0 46

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 4, CA Assembly District 8, CA
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Schools

Trona Elementary
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Trona High
8 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Richmond Elementary
23 miles, W • 2.8 star
Immanuel Christian School
25 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Cerro Coso Community College
28 miles, SW • 1 star
Barstow Community College
72 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lancaster Beauty School
94 miles, SW • 1 star
University of Antelope Valley
94 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Kern Valley Healthcare District
62 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Meadows Field
102 miles, W • 1 star
McCarran International Airport
123 miles, E • 4.6 star
Ontario International Airport
127 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Bob Hope Airport
130 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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