Ridgecrest, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 26,920 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Ridgecrest experiences very hot summers, with dramatic temperature drops during the night.
Geography
Ridgecrest is in the Indian Wells Valley in the Mojave Desert, east of the Sierra Nevada range and west of Death Valley National Park.
Cultural Attractions
The China Lakes Weapons Museum is a major draw.
Historical
The town, which developed with the air base, was formerly known as “Crumville.”
Economy
Ridgecrest is a support community for the China Lake Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division.
| Population [details] | 26,920 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 71.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 287.08 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 22.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 63.75 °F/43.96 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 75.77 °F/63.07 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 13.95 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 47 |
| Cost of living [details] | 114.18 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (109.31 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | INYOKERN (9.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters |
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