Ridgecrest, California

Population 28,002

Ridgecrest is located in Kern County, CA. The population is 28,002, making Ridgecrest the 4th largest city in Kern County.

There are 11 public schools in Ridgecrest with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Ridgecrest is moderate , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ridgecrest is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ridgecrest property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ridgecrest include China Lake Acres, Inyokern and Johannesburg.

Ridgecrest Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 10.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.9%

Crime Rate

26.12% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 134
  • Violent Crimes: 488
  • Robbery: 24
  • Burglary: 409
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 835

Registered Offenders

47.72% Lower than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Ridgecrest
  • 6.07 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

45 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 43

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Ridgecrest, CA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Ridgecrest's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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8 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ridgecrest, CA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ridgecrest, CA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $810
  • 1 Bedroom: $885
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,135
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,580
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,935

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Environmental Hazards

45 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Ridgecrest, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Ridgecrest, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    Ridgecrest, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.77°
  • February 48.05°
  • March 56.88°
  • April 61.72°
  • May 71.32°
  • June 80.51°
  • July 84.64°
  • August 86.07°
  • September 78.55°
  • October 65.35°
  • November 53.78°
  • December 43.27°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ridgecrest, CA

Earthquakes
Ridgecrest, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ridgecrest, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ridgecrest, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ridgecrest, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ridgecrest, CA: $59,780

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ridgecrest is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.67%
White Collar - 59.33%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Kevin McCarthy

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

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  • No hospitals found in Ridgecrest, CA

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1 Retirement Home view all

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