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Ridgecrest, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
28,138 Population 1,349/sq mi density
$88,107 Median Income $40,173 per capita
$235,800 Home Value $265,453 Zillow
$1,178 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
488 Violent Crime/100K 1,378 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,107 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,800 home value, $1,178/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Ridgecrest (5)

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
State Park
568 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceedi...
Death Valley National Park
National Park
In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and...
Entrance: $30
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Canyoneering, Food, Flying, Golf, Guided Tours, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Fro...
Weather: SPRING is the most popular time to visit Death Valley. Warm and sunny days with the possibility of spring wildflowers is a big attraction. SUMMER starts early in Death Valley. By May the valley can be...
Red Rock Canyon State Park
State Park
296 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Saddleback Butte State Park
State Park
258 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0