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Idlewild, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
57 Population 124/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 2,174 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Idlewild, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
2,174/100K property
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
330 sunny days/yr

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
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Idlewild a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Idlewild reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,174/100K.

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. 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

Population57
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property2,174/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.0%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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%
Broadband13.0%
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.
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.