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Kettleman City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
Kettleman City, CA
At a Glance
How Kettleman City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kettleman City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kettleman City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kettleman City residents earn a median household income of $48,920 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,822. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kettleman City is $136,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,387. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 27.1% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Kettleman City reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,107/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Kettleman City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 55.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kettleman City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.