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McFarland, CA

McFarland (formerly, Hunt and Lone Pine) is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Kern County, California, United States. McFarland is located 25 miles (40 km) north-northwest of Bakersfield and 6.5 miles (10 km) south of Delano, at an elevation of 354 feet (108 m). The population of McFarland was 12,707 at the 2010 census and an estimated 15,506 as of 2019.

In the early 1900s, an educator named James Boyd McFarland moved to the Anaheim area from Zanesville, Ohio, to try his hand at real estate and walnut farming. McFarland visited Kern County in 1907 and was impressed with the land's crop-growing potential near a community called Hunt's Siding, which was a small agriculture and livestock-based community that served about 50 families. With help from Bakersfield real estate businessman William Laird, McFarland bought 50 acres at the location of what is now McFarland.

The first post office opened in 1908. The town was founded in 1909 (and later became incorporated in 1957). McFarland grew tremendously during the Great Depression of the 1930s, then the population tapered off during World War II. In 1950, the Highway 99 expressway and later freeway (then U.S. Route 99), the major corridor of the Central Valley, was constructed, which ended up dividing the town into an east side and west side. McFarland was incorporated as a city in the summer of 1957. The name honors J.B. McFarland, the city's founder. In 2009 the city re-established its police force after decades of relying on the Kern County Sheriff. In 2015, the movie McFarland USA was released, based on a true story that occurred at McFarland High School. McFarland USA follows the McFarland Cross Country team and their coach James White (portrayed by Kevin Costner). The cross-country team would go on to win 9 state titles.

At the 2010 census, McFarland had a population of 12,707. The population density was 4,762.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,838.9/km2). The racial makeup of McFarland was 5,433 (42.8%) White, 236 (1.9%) African American, 171 (1.3%) Native American, 84 (0.7%) Asian, 6 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 6,330 (49.8%) from other races, and 447 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11,625 people (91.5%).

McFarland gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the McFarland Recreation and Community Services Department. 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. A popular option includes Anytime Fitness. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around McFarland, such as Sherwood Park and Jim (Blanco) White Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in McFarland, CA are Red Rock Canyon State Park, Kern County Museum, and Cesar E. Chavez National Monument.

Population: 15,506 (2019). ZIP code: 93250. Area code: 661. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Area: 2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2).

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What is McFarland, CA history?

In the early 1900s, an educator named James Boyd McFarland moved to the Anaheim area from Zanesville, Ohio, to try his hand at real estate and walnut farming. McFarland visited Kern County in 1907 and was impressed with the land's crop-growing potential near a community called Hunt's Siding.  Hunt's Siding was a small agriculture and livestock-based community that served about 50 families. With help from Bakersfield real estate businessman William Laird, McFarland bought 50 acres on what is now McFarland. The town was founded in 1909 and later became incorporated in the summer of 1957. 

Is McFarland, CA a nice place to live?

McFarland is in Kern County. Living in McFarland offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in McFarland and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is McFarland, CA safe?

The crime rate in McFarland is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 18 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in McFarland is 1 in 55. Based on FBI crime data, McFarland is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, McFarland has a crime rate that is higher than 49% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of McFarland

McFarland Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

345 Fit

Massage Therapy Center 

Sherwood Park 

Jim (Blanco) White Park

Red Rock Canyon State Park

Kern County Museum

Cesar E. Chavez National Monument

History

Niche

Neighborhoodscout 

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