Lost Hills, California

Quick Statistics

Lost Hills is a community in Kern County, California, home to about 1,926 people spread across 5.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,500 a year, and a typical home is worth about $187,500. About 5.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 20 percent over the past decade.

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1,926
Total Population
▼ down 20% since 2012
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5.55 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$27,500
Median Personal Income
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$187,500
Median Home Value
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5.0%
College Educated
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90.7%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 14.1 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Lost Hills ranks number 907 of 1,570 in population, number 1,275 in median household income, number 1,319 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Lost Hills typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Lost Hills
# Town Distance Population
1.Wasco, CA17.7 mi.26,558
2.Buttonwillow, CA20.4 mi.1,163
3.Alpaugh, CA20.7 mi.859
4.Allensworth, CA22.1 mi.413
5.McKittrick, CA23.3 mi.67
6.Smith Corner, CA24.9 mi.718
7.Delano, CA25.0 mi.51,679
8.McFarland, CA25.2 mi.14,222
Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Hills

What is the population of Lost Hills, California?
Lost Hills has a population of about 1,926 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Lost Hills, California in?
Lost Hills is located in Kern County, California.

What is the median home value in Lost Hills, California?
The median home value in Lost Hills is about $187,500, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Lost Hills, California?
The median personal income in Lost Hills is about $27,500 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Lost Hills, 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 Lost Hills, 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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