City safety & data profile

TehachapiCA

Tehachapi, CA is a 13K-resident city in Kern County with a median household income of $72,957.

Kern County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Tehachapi, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Tehachapi has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $355,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$72,957
Median income
$355,500
Median home
13.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Tehachapi

Tehachapi posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Tehachapi area.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Tehachapi

Where Tehachapi income ranks nationally

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

$72,957 Bottom 41% higher than 41% 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 Tehachapi, CA beyond the headline numbers

Tehachapi sits inside Kern County, California, at roughly 35.13°N, -118.45°W. Population 13,021, $72,957 median household income. Median home value $355,500, median rent $1,295. Poverty rate 13.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Tehachapi's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.1%, then obesity at 35.2%. 1 hospital in/around Tehachapi, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
13,021
Tehachapi
Median Income
$72,957
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$355,500
+56% vs avg
Median Age
39.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kern County) - Tehachapi'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 Tehachapi, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.5%
Work From Home 7.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 54.6%
African American 6%
Asian 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.1%
Obesity
35.2%
High Blood Pressure
32%
Physical Inactivity
27%
Binge Drinking
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.4%
Current Smoking
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.2%
Diabetes
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.5%
Annual Checkup 69.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Tehachapi, CA? ▼
Tehachapi, CA has a population of 13,021 people, located in Kern County, California.
What is the median household income in Tehachapi? ▼
The median household income in Tehachapi, CA is $72,957 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.9%.
What is the median home value in Tehachapi? ▼
The median home value in Tehachapi, CA is $355,500. Median rent is $1,295/month.
What are the top health concerns in Tehachapi? ▼
The top health indicators in Tehachapi include Short Sleep Duration (39.1%), Obesity (35.2%), High Blood Pressure (32%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Tehachapi? ▼
Tehachapi has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Tehachapi? ▼
The median age in Tehachapi, CA is 39.1 years. 15.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Tehachapi, CA is located in Kern County, California. With a population of 13K and a $72,957 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Tehachapi area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Tehachapi'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 Tehachapi 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.