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Kernville, CA
California · Kern County · Bakersfield-Delano Metro
Kernville is a small town in California with a population of 688. Residents earn $49,489 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
688
Population
54/sq mi density
$49,489
Median Income
$46,434 per capita
$357,100
Home Value
$331,641 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
392
Violent Crime/100K
2,377 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,489 median income, 10.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$357,100 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$49,489
34% lower than US avg
Home Value
$357,100
27% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
392/100K
3% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
55.2%
64% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment
10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Kernville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population688
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+Median Income$49,489
Per Capita$46,434
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute63 min
Housing
C+Home Value$357,100
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$331,641
Housing Units682
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
FViolent392/100K
Property2,377/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Uninsured7.6%
Smoking16.2%
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Climate
Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation2,798 ft (853 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score3.96
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute63 min
Broadband84.5%
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Is Kernville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kernville receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Kernville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kernville is $49,489, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kernville is $357,100, 27% above the national median. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
The violent crime rate of 392 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,377 per 100,000, 21% above the national average.
Education
Kernville is a highly educated community / 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. School test scores average 4/10, below typical benchmarks.
Climate & Weather
Kernville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Kernville has a population of 688 with a density of 54 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles. The median age is 65.6 years, 69% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.4% female and 52.6% male. The city is predominantly White (79.5%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 2.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93% of residents, while 7% speak Spanish. 5.6% of the population are veterans. 15.5% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.
Population
688
Total Population
54
People / sq mi
65.6yrs
Median Age
69% above US avg
12.7mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Kernville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kernville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Kernville is $49,489, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,434 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,155, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 16.0% of workers work from home.
Income: Kernville vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,489 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,434 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,155 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,998 |
| Gini Index | 0.470 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,950 |
| County GDP | $63,070M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,569 |
| Healthcare | 1,838 |
| Retail | 2,004 |
| Manufacturing | 417 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,285 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 110.70 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 62.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
Walkability
The median home value in Kernville is $357,100, 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $331,641. Homes sell for 93.5% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 682 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $5,285 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 33.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $357,100 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $331,641 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $210 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.5% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 18 |
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 682 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,285 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
In Kernville, 35.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 32.9% have high blood pressure. 16.2% are current smokers. 18.4% report binge drinking. 25.3% are physically inactive. 28.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.7% experience frequent mental distress. 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,090. The dentist ratio is 1:1,901. 85.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.
Health Metrics: Kernville vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Short Sleep | 38.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 7.6% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:2,090 |
| Dentists | 1:1,901 |
| Mental Health | 1:393 |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Dental Visits | 55.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,697/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,838 |
Kernville has a violent crime rate of 392 per 100,000 residents, 3% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,377 per 100,000, 21% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 197 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 273 federally declared disasters. Overall, Kernville receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Kernville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 392.4/100K |
| 3% above US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 2,377.5/100K |
| 21% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 197 |
| Traffic Accidents | 93 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Kernville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 2,798 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,798 ft (853 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7550°N, 118.4309°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 101 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 68 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Kernville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.1").
Kernville is located in Kern County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 20.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 59.3% of the vote, a 21.1-point margin. 84.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 28 public libraries serving the community. 1,838 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 21.1 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 197 |
| Traffic Accidents | 93 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.2% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 20.5% |
| School Test Score | 3.96 |
A+
Education Grade (5.0/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.7 sq mi |
| County | Kern County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 84.5% |
| Avg Download Speed | 78.9 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 15.5 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,838 |
| Restaurants | 1,569 |
| Retail Stores | 2,004 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 62.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
Average costs for common services in Kernville. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $277 ($166–$443) |
| Specialist Visit | $387 ($221–$609) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $221 ($111–$387) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,435 ($886–$5,535) |
| Dental Cleaning | $144 ($83–$221) |
| Dental Filling | $277 ($166–$443) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $50 ($28–$83) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $83 ($55–$133) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $332 ($166–$554) |
| Tire Rotation | $44 ($22–$83) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $664 ($443–$1,107) |
| Battery Replacement | $221 ($111–$387) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $111 ($66–$166) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $100 ($55–$155) |
| HVAC Repair | $443 ($166–$886) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,749 ($4,428–$13,284) |
| Roof Repair | $1,107 ($443–$2,214) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,963 ($6,089–$16,605) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,661 ($554–$3,875) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $16,605 ($5,535–$33,210) |
| DUI Defense | $5,535 ($2,214–$11,070) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,661 ($886–$3,321) |
| Will Preparation | $554 ($221–$1,107) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,768 ($1,107–$5,535) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $28 ($17–$50) |
| Women's Haircut | $61 ($33–$111) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $166 ($83–$277) |
| Manicure | $28 ($17–$50) |
| Pedicure | $44 ($28–$72) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $89 ($55–$144) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.54 ($3.32–$6.09) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.87 ($2.77–$5.54) |
| Loaf of Bread | $4.21 ($2.77–$6.09) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.98 ($3.32–$7.20) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $6.09 ($4.43–$8.30) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.11 ($0.66–$1.99) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $155 ($89–$277) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $77 ($33–$166) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $77 ($44–$133) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $77 ($44–$111) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $72 ($33–$111) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $94 ($55–$166) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $221 ($83–$554) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,214 ($1,328–$3,875) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $77 ($33–$144) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $17 ($8.86–$28) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $111 ($33–$277) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $33 ($17–$83) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,328 ($664–$2,768) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,107 ($554–$2,214) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $443 ($221–$775) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $55 ($28–$111) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,107 ($443–$2,768) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,838 ($5,535–$33,210) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $66 ($33–$111) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $111 ($55–$221) |
| Dog Grooming | $66 ($33–$111) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $44 ($22–$83) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $332 ($166–$554) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $221 ($111–$443) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,527 |
| Toddler | $892 |
| Preschool | $739 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,029 |
| Toddler | $889 |
| Preschool | $826 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Kern County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 57,718 | 835 | $38,303 | 20.51 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 47,178 | 13,352 | $54,894 | 0.95 |
| Retail Trade | 31,905 | 2,000 | $40,848 | 0.92 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 26,656 | 1,598 | $28,334 | 0.84 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 17,844 | 1,206 | $70,042 | 1.21 |
| Construction | 15,984 | 1,424 | $77,329 | 0.88 |
| Manufacturing | 13,261 | 494 | $82,996 | 0.46 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 12,747 | 768 | $54,873 | 0.62 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 10,391 | 1,367 | $82,103 | 0.43 |
| Wholesale Trade | 8,339 | 630 | $78,682 | 0.61 |
| Other Services | 7,799 | 1,202 | $47,218 | 0.75 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 6,717 | 172 | $107,765 | 5.11 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4,433 | 572 | $85,077 | 0.31 |
| Real Estate | 3,427 | 654 | $68,019 | 0.63 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2,995 | 186 | $26,928 | 0.51 |
| Management of Companies | 2,841 | 64 | $145,910 | 0.48 |
| Educational Services | 2,243 | 155 | $39,401 | 0.31 |
| Utilities | 1,801 | 73 | $148,146 | 1.36 |
| Information & Technology | 1,652 | 125 | $64,393 | 0.25 |
| Unclassified | 6 | 23 | $56,330 | 0.01 |
Schools in Kernville
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kernville Elementary | Elementary | 123 | 6 | 20.5:1 |
Radio Stations near Kernville
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Campgrounds Near Kernville
37 campgrounds found near Kernville.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELKNAP | 4.8/5 | 15 | $36 |
| QUAKING ASPEN | 4.5/5 | 39 | $36–$242 |
| REDWOOD MEADOW | 4.5/5 | 12 | $36–$116 |
| CAMP THREE CAMPGROUND | 4.2/5 | 52 | $36–$154 |
| FAIRVIEW CAMPGROUND | 4.2/5 | 54 | $36 |
| HEADQUARTERS | 4.2/5 | 42 | $36–$111 |
| QUAKING ASPEN CABIN | 4.2/5 | 1 | $203 |
| SANDY FLAT | 4.2/5 | 27 | $36–$144 |
| WISHON | 4.1/5 | 33 | $36–$71 |
| LONG MEADOW GROUP | 4.0/5 | 1 | $171 |
| GOLDLEDGE CAMPGROUND | 3.9/5 | 36 | $36 |
| COY FLAT | 3.8/5 | 19 | $36–$69 |
| HOLEY MEADOW | 3.8/5 | 9 | $34 |
| HOSPITAL FLAT | 3.8/5 | 36 | $36–$152 |
| LIMESTONE CAMPGROUND | 3.8/5 | 19 | $36 |
| TULE | 3.8/5 | 101 | $20–$30 |
| Hobo Campground | 3.6/5 | 23 | $28 |
| THUNDERBIRD GROUP CAMPGROUND | 3.5/5 | 3 | $60–$139 |
| TILLIE CREEK | 3.5/5 | 8 | $36–$292 |
| WISHON CABIN | 3.5/5 | 1 | $203 |
| BOULDER GULCH | 3.4/5 | 2 | $36 |
| HALFWAY GROUP CAMPGROUND | 3.2/5 | 5 | $60–$240 |
| Auxiliary Dam | 3.0/5 | 1 | $12 |
| POSO GUARD STATION CABIN | 3.0/5 | 1 | Free |
| CAMP 9 | 2.6/5 | 34 | $36–$220 |
| HUNGRY GULCH | 2.6/5 | — | Free |
| PARADISE COVE | 2.5/5 | 1 | $36 |
| FRENCH GULCH | 2.0/5 | 1 | $420 |
| OAK FLAT LOOKOUT | 2.0/5 | 1 | Free |
| Chimney Creek Campground | — | — | Free |
| Evans Flat Campground | — | — | Free |
| LIVE OAK | — | 1 | Free |
| LIVE OAK SOUTH | — | 90 | Free |
| Long Valley Campground | — | — | Free |
| PIONEER POINT | — | 3 | Free |
| South Fork Rec | — | 1 | $12 |
| Walker Pass Campground | — | — | Free |
National Parks Near Kernville
4 national parks and monuments found near Kernville.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| César E. Chávez National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Manzanar National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Red Rock Canyon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | National Parks | $35 |
Trails Near Kernville
364+ trails found near Kernville.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RINCON | 19.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WOOLSTALF MEADOW | 17.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PACIFIC CREST | 16.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WHISKEY FLAT | 14.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LEWIS CAMP | 13.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WOODPECKER | 13.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BADGER GAP | 12.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SUMMIT | 12.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ROCKHOUSE | 12.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| KERN RIVER | 10.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PACIFIC CREST | 10.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| KERN CANYON | 9.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SUMMIT | 9.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DOMELAND | 9.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PACIFIC CREST | 9.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PACIFIC CREST | 9.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DRY MEADOW | 8.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WILLOW GULCH | 8.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CANNELL MEADOW | 8.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SHERMAN PASS 4X4 JEEP | 8.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BLACKROCK MOUNTAIN | 8.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BLACK ROCK TO KERN RIVER | 8.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| KERN FLAT | 8.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LITTLE CANNELL | 8.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LIEBEL PEAK | 8.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SCHAEFFER MEADOW | 8.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CANNELL MEADOW | 7.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MILL CREEK | 7.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SIRETTA | 7.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CANNELL MEADOW | 7.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CLEAR CREEK | 7.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| REMINGTON RIDGE | 7.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PORTUGUESE | 6.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEACH RIDGE OHV | 6.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LION MEADOW | 6.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| POWERHOUSE | 6.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| JACKASS CREEK | 6.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| FISH CREEK | 6.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| DELONEGHA 4WD | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DOE MEADOW | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| RATTLESNAKE | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LION MEADOW | 6.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BEACH MEADOW | 5.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BRIGHT STAR | 5.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BIG MEADOW | 5.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MANTER CREEK | 5.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SALMON CREEK | 5.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ALBINITA | 5.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LANDER'S MEADOW | 5.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON | 5.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TULE RIVER | 5.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| POTATO PATCH | 5.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SUMMIT | 5.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CLICKS CREEK | 5.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LITTLE HORSE MEADOW | 5.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TOBIAS CREEK | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| NELSON CABIN | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MOUNTAINEER | 5.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| KERN RIVER UPPER | 4.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LOOKOUT | 4.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEACH MEADOW | 4.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BORDERLINE 4WD | 4.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| POTATO PATCH | 4.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CEDAR CANYON | 4.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BLACK GULCH 4WD | 4.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| JACKASS PEAK | 4.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LION RIDGE | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BULL RUN | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BONITA FLAT | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| COLD SPRINGS | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| GRANITE/BRODER | 4.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| OLANCHA PASS | 4.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 4.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DOYLE | 4.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| GROUSE | 4.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LUCUS RIDGE | 4.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PUP MEADOW | 4.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| POWDERHORN | 4.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WILDROSE | 4.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FREEMAN CREEK | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BITTER CREEK | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TROUT CREEK | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BEAR TRAP | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LEWIS CAMP | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LITTLE DRY MEADOW | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEACH MEADOW | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| FLYNN CANYON | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEEP CREEK | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CANE MEADOW | 4.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DARK CANYON | 4.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CHUTE | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SCODIE | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HONEY BEE | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BROWN'S MILL 4WD | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WOODPECKER | 3.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| NELSON | 3.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| HAIWEE | 3.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DEER CREEK | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BEACH RIDGE | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MARSHALL MEADOW | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| FROG MEADOW | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BOHNA RIDGE | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| RATTLESNAKE | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BRADSHAW 4WD | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LONG CANYON | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| KERN FLAT | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| COLD SPRING | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| GRISWOLD | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| FISH CREEK | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| OAK FLAT LOOKOUT | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| NORTH MEADOW 4WD | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PACIFIC CREST | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LOST MEADOW | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BEAN CAMP | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| RIVER SPRINGS | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WILLOW MEADOW CUTOFF | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SPEAS RIDGE | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| FISH CREEK | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| SUMMIT | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MAHOGANY | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SMITH MEADOW | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HOOKER | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| GREY MEADOW | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DUNN FIRE | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BLM LONG VALLEY | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BECK MEADOW | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DEADWOOD | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WOODPECKER | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CATTLE RUN | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| RATTLESNAKE CREEK | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SHERMAN PEAK | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| EVANS FLAT | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WOODWARD PEAK | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SODA CREEK | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WHITE RIVER | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TROUT CREEK | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WILDROSE | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MONACHE JEEP ROAD | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BECK MEADOW | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PACK STATION | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SIRETTA | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PACKSADDLE | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BECK MEADOW | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FISH CREEK | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| NEEDLES LOOKOUT | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BAKEOVEN | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MANTER NORTH | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TROUT CREEK | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CABIN SPUR | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SUMMIT | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TOBIAS CREEK | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ALBINITA | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CAMPGROUND CONNECTOR | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ALBINITA | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HOOKER | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| FREEWAY RIDGE 4WD | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| UNAL INTERPRETIVE | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| PEYRONE CAMP | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BOONE MEADOW | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SHERMAN PASS | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SNAKE CREEK | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ELEPHANT KNOB | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SOUTH MANTER | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PINE FLAT | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SUNDAY PEAK | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SIDEHILL MEADOW | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| OLD JORDAN DENNISON | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JORDAN H.S. TO REDROCK MEADOW | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TELEPHONE RIDGE | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SUGARLOAF | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HONEY BEE | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RIVER SPRINGS | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DEER | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HOSSACK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| SNAKE CREEK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SHERMAN PASS 4X4 EXTENSION | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ALASKA FLAT | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TRUE MEADOW | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| NORTH MEADOW | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEAR TRAP MEADOW | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BULL RUN | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WOOD | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| HAIWEE PASS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BARTOLAS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| OLANCHA PASS | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEAR CREEK | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BURNT CORRAL MEADOW | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| OLANCHA PASS | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MAYFLOWER 4WD | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CLICKS CREEK | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MUD HEN | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BIG MEADOW | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| OLD JORDAN DENNISON | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PAINTERS CAMP | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| UPPER DRY LAKE | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DURWOOD CAMP | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| OLANCHA STOCK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WEST EVANS | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OSA MEADOW | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| STARK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| SPLIT MOUNTAIN | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ROUND MEADOW | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN SADDLE | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COSO MINE LOOP | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COOK'S PEAK 4WD | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| STRAWBERRY MDW TO MONACHE | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HAIWEE PASS | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLD JORDAN DENNISON | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BLACK GULCH 4WD SPUR | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| GOLF MEADOW 4WD | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PALOMA MEADOW | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| EAGLE | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MANTER NORTH | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WOOLSTALF MEADOW 4WD | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CLICKS CREEK CUTOFF | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MERRY CAMP | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DARK CANYON | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| RINCON | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BAKER POINT | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| CASA VIEJA CUTOFF | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SNAKE CREEK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SEQUOIA GROVE | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SORRELL PEAK LOOP | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| NEEDLES CREEK-NEEDLES CAMP | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DEMOCRAT | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MAYFLOWER 4WD | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| HAIWEE PASS | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 35E401 | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| GREENHORN CREEK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BIGDRY MDW-LITLDRY MDW CUTOFF | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| KERN RIVER TRAIL | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| 37E402 | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BAKEOVEN | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OWL | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BIGDRY MDW-LITLDRY MDW CUTOFF | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PATCH CORNER | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DEER SPRING | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ISABELLA PEAK LOOKOUT | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SHEEP TROUGH CUTOFF | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MAYFLOWER 4WD | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| UPPER BASKET | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HOGEYE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WOOD | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| OLANCHA PASS | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GRANITE/BRODER CUTOFF | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| UPPER BASKET | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| HORTON | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BEACH MEADOW | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CASA-BIG DRY MDW CUTOFF | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NORTH MEADOW 4WD SPUR | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BURTON MILL 4WD | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MULE PEAK LOOKOUT | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| NORTH EVANS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| STRAWBERRY MDW TO MONACHE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HAIWEE PASS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JORDAN LOOKOUT | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SPRING | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WOODPECKER | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DARK CANYON | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| DEAD END | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COOK'S PEAK 4WD | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| HAIWEE PASS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| POWDERHORN | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CASA VIEJA CUTOFF | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LONG MEADOW | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SOUTH MANTER | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BLACKROCK VISITOR INFORMATION | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TRAIL OF 100 GIANTS | 0.5 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| HAIWEE PASS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HONEY BEE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WILDROSE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HONEY BEE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WILDROSE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RIVER SPRINGS CUTOFF #2 | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DAVIS CUT OFF | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| STRAWBERRY MDW TO MONACHE | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| RIVER SPRINGS | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 36E411 | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SNAKE CREEK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| VISTA DEL LAGO | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| RIVER SPRINGS | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SNAKE CREEK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| STRAWBERRY MDW TO MONACHE | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| RIVER SPRINGS CUTOFF #1 | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SHERMAN PASS 4X4 JEEP | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| REDROCK MEADOW SPUR | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SPOUT SPRING | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WILDROSE | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HAIWEE PASS | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ALTA SIERRA | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DAVIS STATION | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| 37E401 | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SAND SHED | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| REC. MINE | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SNAKE CREEK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BROWN MEADOW | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLANCHA PASS - PCT SOUTH | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BALD MOUNTAIN | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BRADSHAW SPRINGS | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MEADOW | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DELONEGHA 4WD | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| OLANCHA PASS | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MAYFLOWER 4WD CUTOFF | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLANCHA PASS | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BULL RUN SPUR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BLACK ROCK TO KERN RIVER | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 37E403 | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BIG MEADOW CONNECTOR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BECK MEADOW | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CASA VIEJA CUTOFF | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RIVER SPRINGS CUTOFF #1 | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLANCHA PASS | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DAVIS CUT OFF | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| 36E410 | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WILDROSE | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OLANCHA PASS - PCT SOUTH | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PCT - PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LONE STAR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SNAKE CREEK | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 37E401A | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| OLD JORDAN DENNISON | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HAIWEE PASS | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEER MOUNTAIN | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CASA VIEJA CUTOFF | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BAKEOVEN | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BECK MEADOW | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HAIWEE PASS | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SNAKE CREEK | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| OSA MEADOW | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 36E412 | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SPOUT SPRING | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| RIVER SPRINGS | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| 35E401 | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BECK MEADOW | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| RIVER SPRINGS CUTOFF #2 | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HOBO FISHING | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
Historical Trends — Kernville
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,437 | $56,753 |
| 2015 | 1,443 | $49,767 |
| 2017 | 1,175 | $61,111 |
| 2019 | 663 | — |
| 2021 | 780 | $39,604 |
| 2023 | 688 | $49,489 |
Museums in Kernville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERN RIVER VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 49 BIG BLUE ROAD | 7603766683 | $36,318 |
| INDIAN CULTURAL CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7605490800 |
Farmers Markets in Kernville
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Farmers Market | 7455 Wofford Heights Bvld | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes |
Hotels in Kernville
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Kern River Front Lodge
Sequoia Lodge
The Kern Lodge
Restaurants in Kernville
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cheryl's Diner
Ewings on the Kern
Pizza Barn
Riverkern General Store and Deli
Starlite Lounge
Cafes in Kernville
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Sequoia Mountain Bakery
Gas Stations in Kernville
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Fastrip
Mobil
Shell
Shell
Golf Courses in Kernville
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Kern Valley Golf Course
Pharmacies in Kernville
1 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| DRUG STORE | 111 PIUTE DRIVE | 760-376-2216 |
Cell Towers in Kernville
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3481 Cooke Peak Road (9559) | LTOWER | 37 |
| 3481 Cooke Peak Road (9559) | LTOWER | 37 |
| 3481 Cooke Peak Road (9559) | LTOWER | 37 |
| 3481 Cooke Peak Road (9559) | LTOWER | 37 |
| 3481 Cooke Peak Road (9559) | LTOWER | 37 |
| 3481 Cooke Peak Road (9559) | LTOWER | 37 |
Power Plants Near Kernville
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERN RIVER 3 | CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC | 221111 | -118.4 | OP |
Bridges in Kernville
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1969 | 452 | 4,100 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1967 | 40 | 390 | F |
Correctional Facilities in Kernville
| Name | Address | Type | Population | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP ERWIN OWEN | 14401 SIERRA WAY | COUNTY | -999 | 125 | OPEN |
Airports Near Kernville
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield International Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| California City Municipal Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Meadows Field | BFL | Medium Airport |
| Mojave Air & Space Port | MHV | Medium Airport |
| Aciero Farms Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Bartlett Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Breckenridge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Burch Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Burnt Corral Meadows Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Carver's Cut Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Cinder Cone Dry Lake Bed Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coso Dry Lake Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Creekside Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dunmovin East Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Dunmovin Fallow Alfalfa Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dunmovin Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Eckert Field | — | Small Airport |
| Exeter Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Pear Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gills Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Goler Heights Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gordon Gulch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grant Airpark (Olancha Airstrip) | — | Small Airport |
| Hoff Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Holland Camp Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Inyokern Airport | IYK | Small Airport |
| Johns Place Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kelso Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kennedy Meadows South Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kern Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Little Lake Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Monache Meadows Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oak Creek Canyon Terrace Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Olancha Old State Highway Landout | — | Small Airport |
| Paradise Lakes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Porter Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Porterville Municipal Airport | PTV | Small Airport |
| Poso Kern County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Psk Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quick Silver Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rick's Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sage Flat Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sequoia Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silicz Boyz / Wagy Flat Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tehachapi Municipal Airport | TSP | Small Airport |
| Tunnel Meadows Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Kernville
1 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kern Valley Sheriff Substation |
Grocery Stores in Kernville
2 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES STORE INC | Super Store | 13432 Sierra Way |
| Primo Market | Convenience Store | 219 Buena Vista Dr |
Post Offices in Kernville
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kernville Post Office | 45 Big Blue Road |
DOL Wage Violations in Kernville
1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,404 in back wages owed to 1 employees.
1
Violations
$1,404
Back Wages Owed
1
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-Ranch in the Sequioas | — | — | 93238 | — | 1 | $1,404 | $1,404 | 1 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kernville
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | PO BOX 403 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kernville
What is the population of Kernville?
Kernville has a population of 688 residents and is located in California. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 65.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.
Is Kernville expensive to live in?
Kernville is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $49,489, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $357,100 (27% above the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Kernville safe?
The violent crime rate in Kernville is 392 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,377 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Kernville receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Kernville?
Kernville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.
How is the job market in Kernville?
The job market in Kernville faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,155. There are 27,950 business establishments in the area, including 1,569 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 63 minutes, and 16.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Kernville?
The median home value in Kernville is $357,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $331,641. The homeownership rate is 100.0%. The average annual property tax is $5,285.
How are the schools in Kernville?
Schools in Kernville have an average test score of 4 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 55.2% of adults in Kernville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 20.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Kernville?
The obesity rate in Kernville is 35.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.2% of adults are smokers. 25.3% are physically inactive. 28.1% of residents report depression. 7.6% lack health insurance. 85.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,090.
What is transportation like in Kernville?
The average commute in Kernville is 63 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Kernville?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Kernville is 79.5% White, 2.6% Black or African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino. 93% of residents speak only English at home, while 7% speak Spanish. 5.6% of the population are military veterans. 15.5% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.
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