Inyokern, California
Quick Statistics
Inyokern is a community in Kern County, California, home to about 912 people spread across 10.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $28,750 a year, and a typical home is worth about $292,900. About 19.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 17 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Inyokern ranks number 1,086 of 1,570 in population, number 1,150 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Inyokern 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. | China Lake Acres, CA | 3.1 mi. | 2,594 |
| 2. | Ridgecrest, CA | 8.9 mi. | 28,225 |
| 3. | Pearsonville, CA | 12.1 mi. | 17 |
| 4. | Randsburg, CA | 21.7 mi. | 19 |
| 5. | Johannesburg, CA | 21.9 mi. | 86 |
| 6. | Onyx, CA | 22.9 mi. | 245 |
| 7. | Searles Valley, CA | 25.0 mi. | 1,713 |
| 8. | Weldon, CA | 27.5 mi. | 2,493 |
What is the population of Inyokern, California?
Inyokern has a population of about 912 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Inyokern, California in?
Inyokern is located in Kern County, California.
What is the median home value in Inyokern, California?
The median home value in Inyokern is about $292,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Inyokern, California?
The median personal income in Inyokern is about $28,750 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Inyokern, 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 Inyokern, 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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