City safety & data profile

McFarlandCA

McFarland, CA is a 14K-resident city in Kern County with a median household income of $54,608.

Kern County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for McFarland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. McFarland has a population larger than 23% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $272,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 77%
By size
$54,608
Median income
$272,700
Median home
24.1%
Poverty rate

The read on McFarland

McFarland posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities

Where McFarland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$54,608 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading McFarland, CA beyond the headline numbers

McFarland sits inside Kern County, California, at roughly 35.68°N, -119.23°W. Population 13,985, $54,608 median household income. Median home value $272,700, median rent $1,131. Poverty rate 24.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: McFarland's highest-prevalence health measure is physical inactivity at 43%, then short sleep duration at 41.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for McFarland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,985
McFarland
Median Income
$54,608
-20% vs avg
Median Home Value
$272,700
+20% vs avg
Median Age
26.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kern County) - McFarland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
915K+8%
Median Income
$70,210+45%
Median Home Value
$338,300+109%
Poverty Rate
19.1%-17%
Unemployment
8.6%-37%

Economics

Economics indicators for McFarland, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
Poverty Rate
24.1% +70% vs avg
Unemployment 7.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 6%
Work From Home 3.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 20%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Physical Inactivity
43%
Short Sleep Duration
41.7%
Obesity
41.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
30.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
22.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.7%
Current Smoking
17.3%
Binge Drinking
16.1%
Diabetes
16%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 39.6%
Annual Checkup 66.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of McFarland, CA? ▼
McFarland, CA has a population of 13,985 people, located in Kern County, California.
What is the median household income in McFarland? ▼
The median household income in McFarland, CA is $54,608 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.1%.
What is the median home value in McFarland? ▼
The median home value in McFarland, CA is $272,700. Median rent is $1,131/month.
What are the top health concerns in McFarland? ▼
The top health indicators in McFarland include Physical Inactivity (43%), Short Sleep Duration (41.7%), Obesity (41.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in McFarland? ▼
The median age in McFarland, CA is 26.3 years. 6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

McFarland, CA is located in Kern County, California. With a population of 14K and a $54,608 median household income, the community faces health challenges including physical inactivity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the McFarland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using McFarland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the McFarland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kern County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.