Pumpkin Center, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
511 Population 1,087/sq mi density
$820 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pumpkin Center, CA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
22.7% high school+
Unemployment
23.6%
556% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Pumpkin Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pumpkin Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
656%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pumpkin Center a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Pumpkin Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 22.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pumpkin Center 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

Population511
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born50.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,414
Unemployment23.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value
Rent$820
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$536,744
Housing Units127
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking10.4%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation345 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband23.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Pumpkin Center was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
50.1% 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.