Alta Sierra, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
13 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,844 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$202,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$543 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
4.1% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (56%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 45
Feb 2 0 51
Mar 2 0 56
Apr 1 0 61
May 0 0 69
Jun 0 0 76
Jul 0 0 82
Aug 0 0 80
Sep 0 0 75
Oct 0 0 65
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 1 0 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Kernville Elementary
8 miles, E · 1.4star
Woodrow W Wallace Elementary
9 miles, S · 1.4star
Woodrow Wallace Middle
9 miles, S · 1.4star
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Colleges

Bakersfield College
32 miles, W · 1.4star
Porterville College
34 miles, NW · 1.4star
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
36 miles, W · 1star
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Hospitals

Kern Valley Healthcare District
10 miles, SE · 3.2star
Kern Medical Center
34 miles, W · 1.4star
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
35 miles, W · 2.3star
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Airports

Meadows Field
35 miles, W · 1star
Bob Hope Airport
106 miles, S · 2.3star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
116 miles, SW · 1.4star
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