City safety & data profile

RosamondCA

Rosamond, CA is a 18K-resident city in Kern County with a median household income of $79,386.

Kern County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Rosamond, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Rosamond has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $352,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$79,386
Median income
$352,600
Median home
17.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Rosamond

Rosamond posts a median household income higher than 48% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 52%
by median income, US cities

Where Rosamond income ranks nationally

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

$79,386 Bottom 48% higher than 48% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rosamond, CA beyond the headline numbers

Rosamond sits inside Kern County, California, at roughly 34.86°N, -118.16°W. Population 18,150, $79,386 median household income. Median home value $352,600, median rent $1,498. Poverty rate 17.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Rosamond's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.7%, then obesity at 35.8%.

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

Population
18,150
Rosamond
Median Income
$79,386
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$352,600
+55% vs avg
Median Age
31.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kern County) - Rosamond'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 Rosamond, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
Poverty Rate
17.1% +20% vs avg
Unemployment 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%
Work From Home 7.8%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 44.7%
African American 9.9%
Asian 3.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.7%
Obesity
35.8%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Physical Inactivity
28.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.7%
Binge Drinking
17.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.5%
Current Smoking
14.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.9%
Diabetes
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.2%
Annual Checkup 71.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Rosamond, CA? ▼
Rosamond, CA has a population of 18,150 people, located in Kern County, California.
What is the median household income in Rosamond? ▼
The median household income in Rosamond, CA is $79,386 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
What is the median home value in Rosamond? ▼
The median home value in Rosamond, CA is $352,600. Median rent is $1,498/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rosamond? ▼
The top health indicators in Rosamond include Short Sleep Duration (38.7%), Obesity (35.8%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Rosamond? ▼
The median age in Rosamond, CA is 31.3 years. 16.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rosamond, CA is located in Kern County, California. With a population of 18K and a $79,386 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Rosamond area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Rosamond'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 Rosamond area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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.