Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County), CA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.6%
18.7% smoking rate
How Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
100.0% of adults in Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population13
Density13/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$224,176
Housing Units292
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation5,672 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (98 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.