Kettleman City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
899 Population 4,281/sq mi density
$48,920 Median Income $21,822 per capita
$136,600 Home Value $211,241 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,920 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,600 home value, $1,010/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kettleman City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,920
35% below
$21,822 per capita
Home Value
$136,600
52% below
Zillow: $211,241
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
13% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
55.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
34.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
48%
Rent
87%
Poverty
277%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kettleman City 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

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 5.5% (53% 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 $211,241. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.

Data Overview

People

Population899
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density4,281/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born48.7%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,920
Per Capita$21,822
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty34.3%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent$1,010
Ownership20.3%
Zillow$211,241
Housing Units385
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation254 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+55.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband58.8%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Kettleman City was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
48.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.