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McKittrick, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
67
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
0
McKittrick and its ZIP codes
McKittrick at a glance
- McKittrick is 90% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for McKittrick, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for McKittrick.
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
McKittrick, 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
98° / 38°F
6.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McKittrick, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near McKittrick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Derby AcresCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.6 |
| FellowsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Ford CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Valley AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| ButtonwillowCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| Taft HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| South TaftCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Dustin AcresCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| TupmanCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| TaftCity | 17 mi | 15.3 |
| StebbinsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| MaricopaCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| Smith CornerCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Mexican ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0 |
| Lost HillsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.6 |
| Cherokee StripCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McKittrick, CA in?
- McKittrick is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of McKittrick, CA?
- About 67 people live in McKittrick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McKittrick?
- Nearby places include Derby Acres (3.7 mi), Fellows (9.3 mi), Ford City (13 mi), Valley Acres (14 mi), Buttonwillow (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023