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Orcutt, CA

Orcutt is an unincorporated town in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located in the Santa Maria Valley, Orcutt is named for William Warren Orcutt, the manager of the Geological, Land, and Engineering Departments of the Union Oil Company. The population of Orcutt was 28,905 at the 2010 census, up from 28,830 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Orcutt as a census-designated place.

Orcutt is named for William Warren Orcutt, the manager of the Geological, Land, and Engineering Departments of the Union Oil Company. Known as the “Dean of Petroleum Geologists" Orcutt is credited with discovering fossilized prehistoric animal bones preserved in pools of asphalt on the Hancock Ranch. These would be the first of many fossils excavated from the La Brea Tar Pits. In commemoration of Orcutt’s initial discovery, paleontologists named the La Brea Coyote in W.W. Orcutt’s honor, Canis orcutti.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.1 square miles (29 km2), 99.95% of it land and 0.05% of it water. Orcutt, originally sited along a railroad siding of the Pacific Coast Railroad as a townsite for oil field workers, is now primarily a bedroom community/suburb of Santa Maria, which is adjacent to the north. Located between California State Route 135 on the east and south, and the Cabrillo Highway (Route 1) on the west, the community's northern boundary is the south side of the Foxenwood section of Santa Maria. In 2005 it was one of the fastest-growing places in Santa Barbara County. 

At the 2010 census, Orcutt had a population of 28,905. The population density was 2,597.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,002.8/km2). The racial makeup of Orcutt was 22,680 (80.6%) White, 394 (1.4%) African American, 347 (1.2%) Native American, 1,129 (3.9%) Asian, 60 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 235 (0.9%) from other races, and 1,293 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5,630 persons (20%). The census reported that 28,792 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 86 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 27 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

Orcutt focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Orcutt Recreation and Community Services 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 Anytime Fitness, Mission Pilates Orcutt, and YMCA. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Orcutt, such as the Orcutt Hill Trail and the Erik Okerblom Bike Path. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Orcutt, CA are Presqu'ile Winery, Santa Maria Museum of Flight, and Orcutt Community Park.

Population: 28,905 (2010). Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Area: 11.1 square miles (29 km2). Area Code: 805. ZIP Code: 93455.

FAQs

Is Orcutt, CA expensive to live in?

Orcutt, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.7% higher than the U.S. average and 3.2% lower than the average for California. A typical home costs $520,500, which is 53.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. To live comfortably in Orcutt, California, a minimum annual income of $99,720 for a family, and $102,400 for a single person is recommended.

Is Orcutt, CA a good place to live?

Living in Orcutt offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Orcutt, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Orcutt and residents tend to have moderate political views.

What is the crime rate in Orcutt, CA?

Orcutt, CA is a much safer place than the US average in terms of violent and property crime. The violent crime rate in Orcutt, CA is 14.8 compared to the US average of 22.7; similarly, the property crime rate in Orcutt is 28.1 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that the citizens of Orcutt can be confident that they are living in a relatively safe community when compared to other areas throughout the country.

Sources

Wikipedia

Santa Barbara County

Orcutt’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Mission Pilates Orcutt 

YMCA

Orcutt Hill Trail 

Erik Okerblom Bike Path

Presqu'ile Winery

Santa Maria Museum of Flight

Orcutt Community Park

Best Places

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