Lakeside CDP (Kern County), CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
734 Population 406/sq mi density
$1,254 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakeside CDP (Kern County), CA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,254/mo
8% above
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
428% above
37.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Lakeside CDP (Kern County) Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
108%
Poverty
304%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
528%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakeside CDP (Kern County) a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

16.2% of adults in Lakeside CDP (Kern County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakeside CDP (Kern County) has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population734
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density406/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$35,460
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty37.7%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value
Rent$1,254
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$536,744
Housing Units383
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation330 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakeside CDP (Kern County) was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
15.5% 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.