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Boron, CA

California · Kern County · Bakersfield-Delano Metro

Boron is a small town in California with a population of 2,627. Residents earn $61,607 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,627 Population 192/sq mi density
$61,607 Median Income $27,933 per capita
$131,100 Home Value $156,159 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
600 Violent Crime/100K 3,653 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$61,607 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
600 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $61,607
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $131,100
53% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 600/100K
58% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Median Rent $981
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.0%
102% higher than US avg

How Boron Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,627
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 51%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,607
Per Capita$27,933
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,100
Rent$981
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$156,159
Housing Units1,158
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent600/100K
Property3,653/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Uninsured12.4%
Smoking19.3%
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation2,568 ft (783 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score3.96

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.9%
EV Stations4
Libraries28

Is Boron a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boron receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Boron has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boron is $61,607, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boron is $131,100, 53% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 600 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,653 per 100,000, 86% above the national average.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. School test scores average 4/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Boron enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Boron has a population of 2,627 with a density of 192 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles. The median age is 32.8 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45.9% female and 54.1% male. The city is predominantly White (50.7%), with 16.7% Hispanic, 4.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 71.9% of residents, while 28.1% speak Spanish. 7.6% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 29.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 97.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,627
Total Population
192
People / sq mi
32.8yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
13.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Boron vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 71.9%
8% below US avg
Spanish 28.1%
110% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Boron vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boron is $61,607, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,933 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,155, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Boron vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,607
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,933
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
IRS Avg AGI$61,998
Gini Index0.470 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.8%
200% above US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg
Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,569
Healthcare1,838
Retail2,004
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Drive Alone68.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Boron is $131,100, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $156,159, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $981 (16% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 53.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,158 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1958. The average annual property tax is $5,285 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,100
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$156,159
Median List Price$215,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$215,000
$/Sq Ft$179
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$981
16% below US avg
Rent Burden30.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Homeownership53.6%
Owner-Occupied53.6%
Renter-Occupied46.4%
Housing Units1,158
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Rate4.03%
In Boron, 37.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.4% of residents, above the national average. 35.0% have high blood pressure. 19.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.9% report binge drinking. 31.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 26.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 22.8% experience frequent mental distress. 12.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,090. The dentist ratio is 1:1,901. 85.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Boron vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma11.9%
COPD9.0%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.3%
38% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity31.8%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress22.8%
Physical Distress17.7%
Short Sleep40.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Uninsured12.4%
44% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,090
Dentists1:1,901
Mental Health1:393
Checkup Rate71.5%
Dental Visits49.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Boron has a violent crime rate of 600 per 100,000 residents, 58% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,653 per 100,000, 86% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 197 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 273 federally declared disasters. Overall, Boron receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Boron vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent599.9/100K
58% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property3,652.8/100K
86% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
Traffic Accidents346
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Boron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,568 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,568 ft (783 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates35.0198°N, 117.6659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKern County County
Nearest AirportOntario International (ONT)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"
82% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.67"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.9 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15,730 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 145 km
Jul 6, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M7.1 84 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 136 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 120 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 78 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 119 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 112 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 89 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 131 km
Sep 20, 1995 16km NNE of Ridgecrest, California M5.8 83 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 42 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 104 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 122 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 121 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 70 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 97 km
Jul 6, 2019 15km ESE of Little Lake, CA M5.5 98 km
Jul 6, 2019 20km E of Little Lake, CA M5.4 99 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 132 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 61 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 59 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 64 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 70 km 0
Sep 4, 1976 EF1 45 km 0
Sep 9, 2021 EF0 56 km 0
Apr 16, 2019 EF0 66 km 0
May 7, 2017 EF0 52 km 0
Aug 18, 2013 EF0 43 km 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 58 km 0
Sep 1, 2007 EF0 54 km 0
Aug 15, 2005 EF0 44 km 0
Aug 14, 2004 EF0 67 km 0
Aug 28, 2000 EF0 60 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF0 75 km 0
Jun 26, 1995 EF0 28 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF0 68 km 0
Mar 25, 1991 EF0 73 km 0
Mar 20, 1991 EF0 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 142 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 120 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 88 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 81 km
2003 OLD 90,180 93 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 91 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 94 km
2016 ERSKINE 48,066 86 km
2016 SAND 41,561 94 km
2007 BUCKWEED 41,332 91 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 92 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 79 km
2008 PIUTE 36,251 81 km
2013 POWERHOUSE 32,329 82 km
2020 LAKE 30,971 90 km
1984 BODFISH 23,189 90 km
2002 CURVE 20,565 81 km
2002 COPPER 19,048 91 km
2004 PINE 18,309 91 km
1997 NARROWS 18,248 77 km
2011 CANYON 14,707 66 km
2010 CROWN 14,033 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Boron has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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Boron is located in Kern County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30% below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.3% of the vote, a 21.1-point margin. 83.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 28 public libraries serving the community. 1,838 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 68.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
Traffic Accidents346
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations273
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+80.7%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
School Test Score3.96
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density192/sq mi
Total Area13.8 sq mi
CountyKern County County

Services

Broadband Access83.9%
Avg Download Speed78.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed15.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Restaurants1,569
Retail Stores2,004

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Drive Alone68.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.6%
Average costs for common services in Boron. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $277 ($166–$443)
Specialist Visit $387 ($221–$609)
Urgent Care Visit $221 ($111–$387)
Emergency Room Visit $2,435 ($886–$5,535)
Dental Cleaning $144 ($83–$221)
Dental Filling $277 ($166–$443)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $50 ($28–$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $83 ($55–$133)
Brake Pad Replacement $332 ($166–$554)
Tire Rotation $44 ($22–$83)
New Tires (Set of 4) $664 ($443–$1,107)
Battery Replacement $221 ($111–$387)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $111 ($66–$166)
Electrician (Per Hour) $100 ($55–$155)
HVAC Repair $443 ($166–$886)
HVAC System Install $7,749 ($4,428–$13,284)
Roof Repair $1,107 ($443–$2,214)
Roof Replacement $9,963 ($6,089–$16,605)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,661 ($554–$3,875)
Divorce (Contested) $16,605 ($5,535–$33,210)
DUI Defense $5,535 ($2,214–$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,661 ($886–$3,321)
Will Preparation $554 ($221–$1,107)
Trust Preparation $2,768 ($1,107–$5,535)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $28 ($17–$50)
Women's Haircut $61 ($33–$111)
Hair Coloring (Full) $166 ($83–$277)
Manicure $28 ($17–$50)
Pedicure $44 ($28–$72)
Massage (1 Hour) $89 ($55–$144)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.54 ($3.32–$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.87 ($2.77–$5.54)
Loaf of Bread $4.21 ($2.77–$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.98 ($3.32–$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb) $6.09 ($4.43–$8.30)
Rice (per lb) $1.11 ($0.66–$1.99)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $155 ($89–$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $77 ($33–$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $77 ($44–$133)
Internet (Monthly) $77 ($44–$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $72 ($33–$111)
Cable TV (Monthly) $94 ($55–$166)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $221 ($83–$554)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,214 ($1,328–$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $77 ($33–$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $17 ($8.86–$28)
Car Registration (Annual) $111 ($33–$277)
Driver's License Renewal $33 ($17–$83)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,328 ($664–$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,107 ($554–$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly) $443 ($221–$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $55 ($28–$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,107 ($443–$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $13,838 ($5,535–$33,210)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $66 ($33–$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $111 ($55–$221)
Dog Grooming $66 ($33–$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $44 ($22–$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter $332 ($166–$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter $221 ($111–$443)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,527
Toddler$892
Preschool$739
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$1,029
Toddler$889
Preschool$826
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Kern County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Agriculture & Forestry 57,718 835 $38,303 20.51
Health Care & Social Assistance 47,178 13,352 $54,894 0.95
Retail Trade 31,905 2,000 $40,848 0.92
Accommodation & Food Services 26,656 1,598 $28,334 0.84
Transportation & Warehousing 17,844 1,206 $70,042 1.21
Construction 15,984 1,424 $77,329 0.88
Manufacturing 13,261 494 $82,996 0.46
Administrative & Waste Services 12,747 768 $54,873 0.62
Professional & Technical Services 10,391 1,367 $82,103 0.43
Wholesale Trade 8,339 630 $78,682 0.61
Other Services 7,799 1,202 $47,218 0.75
Mining & Oil/Gas 6,717 172 $107,765 5.11
Finance & Insurance 4,433 572 $85,077 0.31
Real Estate 3,427 654 $68,019 0.63
Arts & Entertainment 2,995 186 $26,928 0.51
Management of Companies 2,841 64 $145,910 0.48
Educational Services 2,243 155 $39,401 0.31
Utilities 1,801 73 $148,146 1.36
Information & Technology 1,652 125 $64,393 0.25
Unclassified 6 23 $56,330 0.01

Schools in Boron

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Boron Elementary Elementary 290 13 22.3:1
Boron Junior-Senior High High 250 16 15.6:1
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Radio Stations near Boron

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KSPC college radio MP3 192 kbps

National Parks Near Boron

5 national parks and monuments found near Boron.

ParkTypeFee
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park State Park Free
César E. Chávez National Monument National Monument Free
Red Rock Canyon State Park State Park Free
Saddleback Butte State Park State Park Free
Topanga State Park State Park Free

Museums in Boron

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FLIGHT TEST HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION6612778050$118,627
BORAX VISITOR CENTER FOUNDATIONGENERAL MUSEUM7607627588$51,702

Restaurants in Boron

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

20 Mule Cafe
Andy's Pizza
Barrel
Domingo's Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
Roadhouse Restaurant

Gas Stations in Boron

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

76
Chevron
Love's
Love's
Pilot
Pilot

Banks in Boron

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AltaOne Boron Member Service Center

EV Charging Stations in Boron

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Boron Rest Area - EastboundBoron SRRA - Eastbound, CA-58Non-Networked2CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic
Boron Rest Area - WestboundBoron SRRA - Westbound, CA-58Non-Networked2CHADEMO J1772COMBOpublic

Cell Towers in Boron

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Adjacent to city water tank, 20 Muleteam RoadTOWER37

Power Plants Near Boron

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
SEGS VSOLAR THERMAL WITHOUT ENERGY STORAGE221114-117.6OS
SEGS IVSOLAR THERMAL WITHOUT ENERGY STORAGE221114-117.6OS
SEGS IIISOLAR THERMAL WITHOUT ENERGY STORAGE221114-117.6OS
SEGS VIISOLAR THERMAL WITHOUT ENERGY STORAGE221114-117.6OS
SEGS VISOLAR THERMAL WITHOUT ENERGY STORAGE221114-117.6OS
PEAK VALLEY SOLAR FARMSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC221114-117.6P
MOJAVE COGENNOT AVAILABLE221112-117.7NOT AVAILABLE
US BORAXNATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE221112-117.7OP

Bridges in Boron

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous19715631,100G
Tee BeamConcrete continuous197112415,700G
Tee BeamConcrete continuous197112415,400F
CulvertConcrete20213514,400G
CulvertConcrete20203514,400G
CulvertConcrete20204114,400G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete continuous20201,1307,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete continuous20209867,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete20201277,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamConcrete20201277,200G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous19712561,500G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous19712561,350G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous1971254175G

Superfund Sites Near Boron

7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
MOJAVE COGENERATION COMPANY14486 BORAX RDKERN
MOJAVE COGENERATION COMPANY14486 BORAX RDKERN
U.S. AIR FORCE BASE EDWARDS AFB CA5 EAST POPSON AVENUEKERN
U.S. AIR FORCE BASE EDWARDS AFB CA5 EAST POPSON AVENUEKERN
US BORAX INC14486 BORAX RDKERN
US BORAX INC14486 BORAX RDKERN
US BORAX INC14486 BORAX RDKERN

Airports Near Boron

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
California City Municipal AirportMedium Airport
China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) AirportMedium Airport
Edwards Air Force BaseEDWMedium Airport
General William J Fox AirfieldWJFMedium Airport
Mojave Air & Space PortMHVMedium Airport
Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 AirportPMDMedium Airport
Aciero Farms Landing FieldSmall Airport
Adelanto AirportSmall Airport
Adobe Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Agua Dulce AirparkSmall Airport
Antelope Valley Soaring Club GliderportSmall Airport
Apple Valley AirportAPVSmall Airport
Augusta Road AirfieldSmall Airport
Bella Vista AirportSmall Airport
Black Butte AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohunk's AirparkSmall Airport
Boron AirstripSmall Airport
Boron East AirfieldSmall Airport
Brian Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Burch Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Crystal AirportSmall Airport
Depue AirportSmall Airport
Diversified Equipment AirportSmall Airport
Edwards Af Aux North Base AirportSmall Airport
Edwards AFB South BaseSmall Airport
El Mirage Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
El Mirage Field Adelanto AirportSmall Airport
El Mirage Valley Landing StripSmall Airport
Evans AirstripSmall Airport
Flying J Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Goler Heights AirstripSmall Airport
Gray Butte FieldSmall Airport
Grimes AirportSmall Airport
Hamilton AirstripSmall Airport
Hansen AirportSmall Airport
Helendale AirportSmall Airport
Hesperia AirportSmall Airport
Hoff Private AirportSmall Airport
Holiday Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Holland Camp AirstripSmall Airport
Huettner StripSmall Airport
Inyokern AirportIYKSmall Airport
Johns Place AirportSmall Airport
Kelso Valley AirportSmall Airport
Kramer Junction AirstripSmall Airport
Krey Field AirportSmall Airport
Lake Arrowhead AirportSmall Airport
Little Buttes Antique AirfieldSmall Airport
Monolith AirportSmall Airport
Nichols Farms AirportSmall Airport

Grocery Stores in Boron

5 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
BORON FOOD MARTGrocery Store27037 20 Mule Team Rd
Family Dollar 11432Other26645 20 Mule Team Rd
Georgie's Mart & LiquorConvenience Store12025 Gardiner St
Love's Travel Stop 755Convenience Store27201 Boron Frontage Rd N
Pilot Travel Center 200Convenience Store5725 E State Highway 58

Post Offices in Boron

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boron Post Office26990 Anderson Street

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boron

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ASSEMBLY OF GOD12101 ROBERTS AVE
ILLUMINATIONS22 MINISTRY11901 PATRICIA AVE

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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boron

What is the population of Boron?

Boron has a population of 2,627 residents and is located in California. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45.9% female and 54.1% male.

Is Boron expensive to live in?

Boron is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $61,607, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $131,100 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $981 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Boron safe?

The violent crime rate in Boron is 600 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,653 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Boron receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Boron?

Boron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.7 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Boron?

The job market in Boron faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,155. There are 27,950 business establishments in the area, including 1,569 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 5.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Boron?

The median home value in Boron is $131,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $156,159. For renters, the median monthly rent is $981. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 53.6%. The average annual property tax is $5,285.

How are the schools in Boron?

Schools in Boron have an average test score of 4 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 23.5% of adults in Boron hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Boron?

The obesity rate in Boron is 37.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.3% of adults are smokers. 31.8% are physically inactive. 26.8% of residents report depression. 12.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 85.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,090.

What is transportation like in Boron?

The average commute in Boron is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 68.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Boron?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Boron is 50.7% White, 4.9% Black or African American, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino. 71.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 28.1% speak Spanish. 7.6% of the population are military veterans. 29.1% of residents have a disability. 97.0% have health insurance coverage.

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