At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$23,637 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
25.0%
47.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
18.6% smoking rate
How McKittrick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKittrick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKittrick a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McKittrick residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,637. The unemployment rate stands at 25.0% (594% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,662 business establishments, including 1,072 restaurants.
Education
12.0% of adults in McKittrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKittrick has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population62
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$23,637
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty47.1%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$226,849
Housing Units52
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation1,155 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Broadband36.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in McKittrick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.