Ridgecrest Heights, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
355 Population 592/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $27,493 per capita
$104,400 Home Value $265,453 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ridgecrest Heights, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$27,493 per capita
Home Value
$104,400
63% below
Zillow: $265,453
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
353% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Ridgecrest Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
453%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ridgecrest Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ridgecrest Heights residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,493. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ridgecrest Heights is $104,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,453. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

6.8% of adults in Ridgecrest Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ridgecrest Heights has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population355
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans29.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$27,493
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$265,453
Housing Units218
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain4.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation2,427 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute15 min
Broadband61.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Ridgecrest Heights was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.