Shafter, California

Population 16,940

Shafter is located in Kern County, CA. The population is 16,940, making Shafter the 8th largest city in Kern County.

There are 8 public schools in Shafter with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Shafter is low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Shafter is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Shafter property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Shafter include Cherokee Strip, Mexican Colony and Smith Corner.

Shafter Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 42.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 50.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.5%

Crime Rate

10.31% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 430
  • Violent Crimes: 259
  • Robbery: 44
  • Burglary: 621
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

69.49% Lower than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Shafter
  • 4.13 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

46 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 37

Unemployment

High 6.7%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Shafter, CA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Shafter's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
2 Private Schools

Free Will Christian Academy

Kern Sda Elementary School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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105 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Shafter, CA issued 105 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Shafter, CA issued 45 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: $822
  • 1 Bedroom: $832
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,092
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,552
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,870

Zip Codes

93206 93263 93308 93314

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Environmental Hazards

46 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Shafter, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Shafter, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    Shafter, 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 Shafter, CA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Shafter, CA: $41,085

Unemployment

Unemployment in Shafter is 6.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 67.58%
White Collar - 32.42%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • David Valadao

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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1 Cemetery view all

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Shafter, CA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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