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Weedpatch, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
Weedpatch, CA
At a Glance
How Weedpatch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weedpatch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Weedpatch a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Weedpatch residents earn a median household income of $21,450 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,063. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.7% 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 Weedpatch is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,127. Median rent is $783/month, with 41.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Weedpatch reports 862 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 127% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,351/100K.
Education
3.2% of adults in Weedpatch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 33.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weedpatch has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.