California City, California
Quick Statistics
California City is a community in Kern County, California, home to about 14,414 people spread across 203.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $28,536 a year, and a typical home is worth about $278,000. About 20.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, California City ranks number 411 of 1,570 in population, number 1,098 in median household income, number 1,174 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around California City typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | North Edwards, CA | 7.7 mi. | 903 |
| 2. | Boron, CA | 14.5 mi. | 2,698 |
| 3. | Edwards AFB, CA | 17.1 mi. | 2,500 |
| 4. | Randsburg, CA | 19.4 mi. | 19 |
| 5. | Johannesburg, CA | 20.2 mi. | 86 |
| 6. | Mojave, CA | 20.3 mi. | 5,173 |
| 7. | Rosamond, CA | 27.5 mi. | 21,473 |
| 8. | Tehachapi, CA | 32.6 mi. | 11,946 |
What is the population of California City, California?
California City has a population of about 14,414 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is California City, California in?
California City is located in Kern County, California.
What is the median home value in California City, California?
The median home value in California City is about $278,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in California City, California?
The median personal income in California City is about $28,536 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near California City, California?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Kern County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in California City, California?
Typical July highs run about 97 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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