Wasco, California

Population 25,667

Wasco is located in Kern County, CA. The population is 25,667, making Wasco the 5th largest city in Kern County.

There are 10 public schools in Wasco with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Wasco is high , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wasco is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wasco property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wasco include McFarland, Smith Corner and Mexican Colony.

Wasco Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 47.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 3.9%

Crime Rate

41.44% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 373
  • Violent Crimes: 431
  • Robbery: 58
  • Burglary: 335
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 341

Registered Offenders

82.74% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Wasco
  • 2.34 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

45 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 41

Unemployment

High 12.5%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Wasco, CA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Wasco's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Bethany Christian School

North Kern Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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6 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Wasco, CA

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24 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Wasco, CA issued 24 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wasco, CA issued 78 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: $670
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $880
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,250
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,520

Zip Codes

93280

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Environmental Hazards

45 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.13°
  • February 52.78°
  • March 57.97°
  • April 62.67°
  • May 70.94°
  • June 77.47°
  • July 84.98°
  • August 83.84°
  • September 79.66°
  • October 66.82°
  • November 56.34°
  • December 45.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wasco, CA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wasco, CA: $39,559

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wasco is 12.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 73.09%
White Collar - 26.91%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • David Valadao

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

13 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Wasco, CA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Wasco, CA
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