Oildale, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
34,971
Population
4,421/sq mi density
$49,622
Median Income
$23,955 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$281,396 Zillow
$1,220
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$49,622 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Oildale enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4293°N, 119.0306°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 72.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 20.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 94 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 143 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Oildale has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").