Ford City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

4,310 Population 2,799/sq mi density

$45,976 Median Income $19,149 per capita

$197,500 Home Value $201,442 Zillow

$993 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$45,976 median income, 18.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$197,500 home value, $993/mo rent

Education

1.4 / 5.0

4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ford City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income

$45,976

39% below

$19,149 per capita

Home Value

$197,500

30% below

Zillow: $201,442

Median Rent

$993/mo

15% below

30.4% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

4.5%

87% below

61.2% high school+

Unemployment

18.5%

414% above

32.9% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

41.8%

30% above

23.0% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

66°F

How Ford City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ford City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income

61%

Home Value

70%

Rent

85%

Poverty

265%

Bachelor's

13%

Unemployment

514%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ford City a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ford City residents earn a median household income of $45,976 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,149. The unemployment rate stands at 18.5% (414% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ford City is $197,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,442. Median rent is $993/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

4.5% of adults in Ford City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 61.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ford City has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population4,310

Median Age26.6 yrs

Density2,799/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Foreign Born25.2%

Veterans2.0%

Economy

Median Income$45,976

Per Capita$19,149

Unemployment18.5%

Poverty32.9%

County GDP$63,070M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value$197,500

Rent$993

Ownership37.8%

Zillow$201,442

Housing Units1,438

Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity41.8%

Diabetes17.0%

Smoking23.0%

Heart Disease8.8%

Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F

Rain6.0 in/yr

AQI72 (Moderate)

Elevation862 ft

Education

Bachelor's+4.5%

High School+61.2%

Graduate+2.7%

School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%

Commute29 min

Broadband87.1%

Internet Speed79 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Ford City was built in 1961.

The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (56 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.

8.0% of the population has a disability.

25.2% 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.