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Johannesburg, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
77 Population 31/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 1,630 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Johannesburg, CA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
409/100K
8% above
1,630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
58.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
261% above
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Johannesburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
310%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
361%
Crime
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Johannesburg a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Johannesburg reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,630/100K.

Education

23.4% of adults in Johannesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 58.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Johannesburg has 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. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population77
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,440
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$72,651
Housing Units94
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent409/100K
Property1,630/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,573 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+58.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Johannesburg was built in 1971.
40.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.8% 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.