Ridgecrest, California
Quick Statistics
Ridgecrest is a community in Kern County, California, home to about 28,225 people spread across 20.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $49,601 a year, and a typical home is worth about $253,900. About 44.6% 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, Ridgecrest ranks number 279 of 1,570 in population, number 688 in median household income, number 1,215 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Ridgecrest 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 | 5.8 mi. | 2,594 |
| 2. | Inyokern, CA | 8.9 mi. | 912 |
| 3. | Johannesburg, CA | 17.8 mi. | 86 |
| 4. | Searles Valley, CA | 17.9 mi. | 1,713 |
| 5. | Randsburg, CA | 18.0 mi. | 19 |
| 6. | Pearsonville, CA | 18.0 mi. | 17 |
| 7. | Trona, CA | 22.0 mi. | 0 |
| 8. | Homewood Canyon, CA | 23.8 mi. | 103 |
What is the population of Ridgecrest, California?
Ridgecrest has a population of about 28,225 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Ridgecrest, California in?
Ridgecrest is located in Kern County, California.
What is the median home value in Ridgecrest, California?
The median home value in Ridgecrest is about $253,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Ridgecrest, California?
The median personal income in Ridgecrest is about $49,601 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest, 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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