Ridgecrest, CA
Living in Ridgecrest
Bikeability47
Walkability32
Commute99
Public Transit14
Affordability69
Public Safety25
Airports54
Hospitals5
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black4%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate23%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector50%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$180kMedian Home Value-$8k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$757Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198932%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ridgecrest
United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66
Property Crime in Ridgecrest
United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ridgecrest
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding59
Tornado4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ridgecrest, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ridgecrest, CA
Heritage Montessori School
1 miles, NW
Adventist Christian School
1 miles, W
St Ann School
1 miles, SW
Panamint Christian School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ridgecrest, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
83 miles, W
The Master's University and Seminary
99 miles, SW
California Institute of the Arts
99 miles, SW
California State University-San Bernardino
102 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
1 miles, N
Kern Valley Healthcare District
42 miles, W
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
55 miles, SW
Weed ACH (FT Irwin)
60 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ridgecrest, CA
Meadows Field
80 miles, W
Bob Hope Airport
106 miles, S
Ontario International Airport
109 miles, S
Los Angeles International Airport
124 miles, S