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Idlewild, CA
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California.
Population
42
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
0
Idlewild and its ZIP codes
Idlewild at a glance
- Idlewild is 64% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Idlewild.
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,792
174,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $4,340 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Idlewild, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,796
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3,871
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
19.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Idlewild
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PoseyCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| McClenney TractCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Poso ParkCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0 |
| Sugarloaf VillageCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Panorama HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Sugarloaf Saw MillCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine FlatCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| California Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| GlennvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Alta SierraCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| WoodyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| Wofford HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| KernvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.6 |
| Lake IsabellaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 21.7 |
| Mountain MesaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| BodfishCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Idlewild, CA in?
- Idlewild is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Idlewild, CA?
- About 42 people live in Idlewild, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Idlewild?
- Nearby places include Posey (0.8 mi), McClenney Tract (1.5 mi), Poso Park (2 mi), Sugarloaf Village (2.4 mi), Panorama Heights (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023