Orcutt, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 28,476 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
"Old Western Town" Orcutt is actually part of the city of Santa Maria on California's central coast.
Cultural Attractions
The Santa Maria Historical Society Museum reviews the history of the Valley.
Recreation
Rosemary Farms in Santa Maria is one of the largest producers of organic and cage-free eggs in the western United States.
Historical
Orcutt was founded by a Union geologist named Wiliam Warren Orcutt who found oil in the area in 1904.
Fun Fact
The area is known for beef barbecue Santa Maria style--tri-tip sirloin cooked over the coals of red oak.
| Population [details] | 28,476 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 63.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 525.07 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 26.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 64.97 °F/48.79 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 71.62 °F/61.22 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 14.71 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 47 |
| Cost of living [details] | 104.8 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (125.50 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SANTA MARIA PUBLIC/CAPT G ALLAN HANCOCK FIELD (2.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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