Idlewild, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

57 Population 124/sq mi density

54°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Idlewild, CA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

48.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

33.6%

5% above

17.0% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

How Idlewild Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

Unemployment

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

Is Idlewild a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

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

Education

0.0% of adults in Idlewild hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 48.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Idlewild has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population57

Median Age19.8 yrs

Density124/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$63,070M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$224,176

Housing Units17

Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity33.6%

Diabetes10.8%

Smoking17.0%

Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Rain19.4 in/yr

AQI72 (Moderate)

Elevation3,760 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+48.0%

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 nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (89 miles).

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

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

0.0% 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.