Wasco, CA
Living in Wasco
Bikeability3
Walkability5
Commute62
Public Transit5
Affordability88
Public Safety31
Airports8
Hospitals7
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
3%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
86%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino82%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school43%
High school graduate33%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household86%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone<1%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income-$804 (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector87%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance33%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office16%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value-$5.5k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$623Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K45%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wasco
United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66
Property Crime in Wasco
United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wasco
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding39
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wasco, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wasco, CA
North Kern Christian School
1 miles, E
Bethany Christian School
2 miles, E
Free Will Christian Academy
8 miles, SE
Sequoia Christian Academy
15 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wasco, CA
California State University-Bakersfield
22 miles, SE
Westmont College
81 miles, S
Fresno Pacific University
81 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wasco, CA
Delano Regional Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Good Samaritan Hospital
22 miles, SE
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
23 miles, SE
Adventist Health Bakersfield
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wasco, CA
Meadows Field
21 miles, SE
San Luis County Regional Airport
76 miles, W
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
84 miles, N