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Located at the southern end of
the Great Central Valley, Kern County is sometimes referred to as
"Affordable California". With a 1994 median housing cost of
$82,692 (compared to the state average of $180,626), homes in Kern County
are among the most affordable in the state.
Over 624,100 (1996) people
live in Kern and the population is growing three times faster than the
country as a whole. Current Department of Finance projections forecast an
88.7% increase by 2017.
The history of Kern is the
story of oil and agriculture. With 4 of the nation's 10 largest oil fields
and agricultural production valued at over $2 billion (1996), oil and
agriculture will remain very important for a long time. Kern's leading
commodities are grapes, cotton, almonds, citrus, and milk.
Yet, the county's
aggressive pro-business stance has begun to enhance its economic
diversity. Companies such as State Farm Insurance and Frito-Lay have made
major commitments to the county and its major city, Bakersfield.
Additionally, back office operations, health care, and entertainment
industry spillover from the Los Angeles basin continue to reshape the
county
Areaguide
Bakersfield -
Bakersfield - restaurants, lodging, classifieds, and other
community information.
Bakersfield
California Community Gateway - Bakersfield
- contains links to businesses, networks, organizations, education, and
local religious groups.
Bakersfield,
All America City - Bakersfield - brief
overview, both past and present.
Bakersfield,
California's Hot Spot - Bakersfield
City
of Delano - Delano - population,
demographics and information regarding the local government.
City
of Ridgecrest - Ridgecrest
City of
Shafter - Shafter
Insect
Lore - Shafter - science/nature kits,
including butterfly raising kit, for kids and adults.
Kern
Valley - Kernville
Randsburg
- Randsburg - desert mining town located in
North Mojave. With a saloon, general store, dinner theater, bed &
breakfast retreat.
Rosamond
- Rosamond - history and facts about a Mojave
Desert/Antelope Valley community, with links to nearby points of interest.
Tehachapi
On-Line Village - Tehachapi
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