Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,020 Population 567/sq mi density
$345,500 Home Value $217,739 Zillow
61°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
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$345,500
23% above
Zillow: $217,739
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Squirrel Mountain Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Squirrel Mountain Valley a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Squirrel Mountain Valley is $345,500 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,739. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

10.8% of adults in Squirrel Mountain Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Squirrel Mountain Valley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population1,020
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$40,530
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

Home Value$345,500
Rent
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$217,739
Housing Units541
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation2,987 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Squirrel Mountain Valley was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (98 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% 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.