Kern City is a former unincorporated community now incorporated in Bakersfield in Kern County, California.[1] It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) west-southwest of downtown Bakersfield,[2] at an elevation of 387 feet (118 m).[1]
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Coordinates: 35°21′14″N 119°04′24″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern County |
City | Bakersfield |
Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
Kern City was founded as a planned retirement community in 1961.[2] It was developed by Del Webb and constructed by his namesake company the Del E. Webb Corporation.[3] A post office operated at Kern City from 1962 to 1976.[2]
In 2010, there were 1,024 dwelling units (individual homes or condos) within the Kern City association. At that time, the association had an elected board of directors made up of 9 property owners, three elected each year for a three-year term.
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