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Mountain Mesa, CA
Census-designated place in Kern County, California.
Population
600
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
692
ZIP codes
0
Mountain Mesa and its ZIP codes
Mountain Mesa at a glance
- Mountain Mesa is about 2.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,531 a year, 35% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,200 (69% below California) and median rent is $851 a month.
Local data for Mountain Mesa, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountain Mesa, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,531
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
59.8
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (72), Irish Americans (55), Cuban Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kern County. PPP loans are for Mountain Mesa.
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
How people get to work
Mountain Mesa, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home30.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountain Mesa, 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° / 30°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountain Mesa, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Mountain Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Mountain ValleyCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Lake IsabellaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 21.7 |
| WeldonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 26.7 |
| Wofford HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.4 |
| BodfishCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 8.2 |
| KernvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 12.6 |
| Alta SierraCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| OnyxCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.5 |
| Panorama HeightsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Poso ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0 |
| Sugarloaf Saw MillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Sugarloaf VillageCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| GlennvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| McClenney TractCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| IdlewildCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| PoseyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountain Mesa, CA in?
- Mountain Mesa is in Kern County, California.
- What is the population of Mountain Mesa, CA?
- About 600 people live in Mountain Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountain Mesa?
- Nearby places include Squirrel Mountain Valley (1.3 mi), Lake Isabella (4.6 mi), Weldon (5 mi), Wofford Heights (6.2 mi), Bodfish (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023