At a Glance
Median Income
$49,489
$46,434 per capita
Home Value
$357,100
Zillow: $336,637
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.2% smoking rate
How Kernville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kernville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kernville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kernville residents earn a median household income of $49,489 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,434. The unemployment rate stands at 23.7% (558% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Kernville is $357,100 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,637. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
55.2% of adults in Kernville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kernville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population688
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,489
Per Capita$46,434
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
C+
Home Value$357,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$336,637
Housing Units682
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation2,798 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute63 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Kernville was built in 1978.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.9% 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.