Benton Park, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
5,682 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,475 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$230,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$593 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$851 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 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 deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

Climate

Hot semi-arid climate. Hot and dry grassland climate with low rainfall and periodic drought. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 46
Feb 2 0 50
Mar 2 0 54
Apr 1 0 59
May 0 0 67
Jun 0 0 75
Jul 0 0 81
Aug 0 0 79
Sep 0 0 74
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 1 0 45

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Evergreen Elementary
<1 miles, W · 1.4star
Roosevelt Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 2.3star
Munsey Elementary
<1 miles, NW · 1.9star
Frank West Elementary
<1 miles, S · 2.3star
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Colleges

Milan Institute-Bakersfield
3 miles, NE · 1star
Lyle's College of Beauty
3 miles, NE · 1star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
2 miles, NE · 1.4star
Adventist Health Bakersfield
3 miles, NE · 2.3star
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
3 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Meadows Field
6 miles, N · 1star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
78 miles, SW · 1.4star
Bob Hope Airport
88 miles, S · 2.3star
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