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Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County), CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
13 Population 13/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
209 Violent Crime/100K 1,360 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County), CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
209/100K
45% below
1,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Alta Sierra CDP (Kern County) reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,360/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population13
Density13/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$224,176
Housing Units292
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent209/100K
Property1,360/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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%
Broadband13.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.