At a Glance
Median Income
$68,373
$28,609 per capita
Home Value
$311,700
Zillow: $274,175
Median Rent
$906/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.9%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
12.2% smoking rate
How Inyokern Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Inyokern's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Inyokern a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Inyokern residents earn a median household income of $68,373 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,609. The unemployment rate stands at 21.9% (508% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% 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 Inyokern is $311,700 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,175. Median rent is $906/month, with 51.0% 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 1982.
Education
14.7% of adults in Inyokern hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Inyokern has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population958
Median Age55.9 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,373
Per Capita$28,609
Unemployment21.9%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A
Home Value$311,700
Rent$906
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$274,175
Housing Units499
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain4.3 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation2,415 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Inyokern was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (105 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.8% 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.