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El Adobe, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
253
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
253
ZIP codes
0
El Adobe and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for El Adobe.
Unemployment rate
8.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,737
347,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $5,245 per person
Environment and hazard risk
El Adobe, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,501
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
2,955
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 39°F
6.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Adobe, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.0%
U.S. 11.1% +13.9 pts
Cities near El Adobe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LamontCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| WeedpatchCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.6 |
| GreenfieldCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Rexland AcresCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Fuller AcresCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Di GiorgioCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Casa LomaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Edmundson AcresCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| ArvinCity | 8 mi | 4.8 |
| Benton ParkCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Potomac ParkCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Old RiverCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Adobe, CA in?
- El Adobe is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of El Adobe, CA?
- About 253 people live in El Adobe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Adobe?
- Nearby places include Lamont (2.7 mi), Weedpatch (2.8 mi), Greenfield (3.4 mi), Pumpkin Center (4.4 mi), Rexland Acres (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023