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Lemoore, CA

Lemoore, CA

Lemoore (formerly, La Tache and Lee Moore's) is a city in Kings County, California, United States. Lemoore is located 7.5 miles (12 km) west-southwest of Hanford, at an elevation of 230 feet (70 m). It is part of the Hanford-Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA Code 25260). The population was 24,531 at the 2010 Census. The California Department of Finance estimated that Lemoore's population was 26,725 on July 1, 2019. Lemoore is home to Naval Air Station Lemoore, a master jet base housing F-18 and F-35 squadrons assigned to the Pacific fleet.

The maps published by Thos. H. Thompson in 1892, shows three high water levels of the giant Tulare Lake in different years. The highest lake level, the one Thompson labeled "original lake line" skirts or touches the 1892 town of Lemoore's south-west corner at the current intersection of State Route 41 and State Route 198. On Thompson's map, Lemoore is on the east bank, and about five miles away Lemoore Naval Air Station would have been on the west bank of the pointy northern tip of Tulare Lake at its maximum size. At the extreme northern point of Tulare Lake was its natural, occasional "flood year" spillway northbound into Bogg Slough, Fresno Slough, and the San Joaquin River's watershed, onward to the sea at San Francisco Bay. The present (2014) remaining marshy remnants of Bogg Slough, with its unfarmed oxbow structures may be the last of their kind to avoid the plow in the Kings-San Joaquin river system. This "summit," or spillway is located just a few miles north-west of Lemoore, off Grangeville Blvd at elevation 210 feet (64 m). The spillway was wide, shallow, and confusing, choked with tall tule rushes, and without observable landmarks. Only one commercial boat is known to have sailed from Tulare Lake to the San Francisco delta. Tulare Lake had huge economic importance in the region, both for the very large population of Indians, and the white pioneers. The lake supported a large commercial fishery feeding San Francisco, and a steam-powered ferry servicing several towns and settlements. The receding lake continually opened up new agricultural lands for settlement. Because of its source streams being diverted, the last time the lake overflowed was 1878, and today it no longer exists.

Dr. Lovern Lee Moore first made his home in what was western Tulare County, California—now the City of Lemoore—in April 1871. It was on the northern shoreline (just above the high-water mark) of Tulare Lake, then potentially the largest freshwater body of water in the US, outside of the Great Lakes. The American pioneers from eastern states saw this as a stretch of vast virgin land on which sheep, horses, and wild animals had grazed but had never been cultivated.

Health and wellness are paramount in Lemoore, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Naval Health Clinic stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Lemoore Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include The Body Shop Health Club and CrossFit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lemoore, such as the St. John's River Trail and Goshen Avenue Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lemoore, CA are Lemoore Golf Course, Lemoore Labyrinth, and Sarah A. Mooney Memorial Museum.

Population: 27,057 (2024). ZIP codes: 93245, 93246. Area code: 559. Area: 8.81 mi². Elevation: 230′.

FAQ

What is Lemoore, CA is known for?

Lemoore is most widely known for the adjacent Lemoore Naval Air Station which is the U.S. Navy’s largest master jet base. Lemoore combines the best of both a small-town feel and urban infrastructure. Downtown Lemoore’s central business district features a full array of gift & card shops, boutiques, clothing stores, salons, pizza, pharmacy, and florist shops along tree-lined streets. All the while the Lemoore Naval Air Station provides a military base culture full of pride and civic duty.

Is Lemoore, CA a good place to live?

Living in Lemoore offers residents a sparse suburban feel; most residents own their homes. In Lemoore, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Lemoore and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lemoore are above average.

Is Lemoore, CA a small town?

Lemoore is a city located in Kings County, California which has a current population of 25,000 people. The town covers 8 square miles and was named after Dr. Lovern Lee Moore who first made his home in the city in 1871 near Tulare Lake. The lake is the largest body of water in central California.

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Lemoore Golf Course

Lemoore Labyrinth

Sarah A. Mooney Memorial Museum

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