Weldon, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
2,525 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,353 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$449 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$872 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 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 2 0 45
Feb 2 0 49
Mar 2 0 54
Apr 1 0 60
May 0 0 68
Jun 0 0 76
Jul 0 0 82
Aug 0 0 81
Sep 0 0 74
Oct 0 0 64
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 4%

Schools

South Fork Elementary
2 miles, E 1.9 star
Kern Valley High
9 miles, W 1.9 star
Woodrow W Wallace Elementary
9 miles, W 1.4 star
Woodrow Wallace Middle
9 miles, W 1.4 star

Colleges

Cerro Coso Community College
36 miles, SE 1 star
Bakersfield College
41 miles, W 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
44 miles, W 1 star
Lyle's College of Beauty
44 miles, W 1 star

Hospitals

Kern Valley Healthcare District
6 miles, W 3.2 star
Kern Medical Center
41 miles, W 1.4 star

Airports

Meadows Field
44 miles, W 1 star
Bob Hope Airport
100 miles, SW 2.3 star
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
111 miles, N 1.4 star
Ontario International Airport
117 miles, S 2.3 star