Information on Ridgecrest, Kern County
The City of Ridgecrest is located in the state of California, in Kern County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Ridgecrest City HALL, Kern County
| Ridgecrest City Hall's address | Ridgecrest Ridgecrest Municipal Building 100 West California Avenue Ridgecrest CA 93555 United States | |
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| Phone number of Ridgecrest City Hall | +1 760-499-1500 | |
| Ridgecrest, CA email | Not available | |
| Ridgecrest official website | ci.ridgecrest.ca.us | |
| Mayor of Ridgecrest | Ron Carter | |
| Kern County, California: Vital Records | Ridgecrest vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your California birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Ridgecrest
What county is Ridgecrest CA in?Ridgecrest, CA is located in Kern County |
Where is Ridgecrest, California ?Ridgecrest lies in Kern County, within the state of California, USA. It is situated in the Indian Wells Valley, nestled between the Sierra Nevada, the Cosos, the Argus Range, and the El Paso Mountains. It is located approximately 100 miles northeast of Bakersfield and 120 miles west of Death Valley National Park. |
Ridgecrest administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | California |
| County | Kern - other counties in California |
Demography of Ridgecrest
| Name of Ridgecrest inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 27 616 inhabitants | 250 / 1 261 | ||
| Population density in Ridgecrest | 1 329,5 pop/sq mi (513,3 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Ridgecrest, CA
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Ridgecrest, CA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| TEHACHAPI CITY CLERKS OFFICE | 115 S. ROBINSON ST | 6618222200 |
| BARSTOW CITY CLERKS OFFICE | 220 E. MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET | 7602563531 |
| BARSTOW MAIN POST OFFICE | 425 S. SECOND AVE | 8008019801 |
| LANCASTER CITY CLERKS OFFICE | 44933 FERN AVENUE | 6617236020 |
| LANCASTER LIBRARY | 601 W. LANCASTER BLVD. | 6619485029 |
| ARVIN POST OFFICE | 140 N. HILL STREET | 6618546412 |
| ADELANTO CITY CLERK OFFICE | 11600 AIR EXPRESSWAY | 7602462300 |
| ADELANTO POST OFFICE | 11530 RANCHO ROAD | 8008019801 |
| VICTORVILLE POST OFFICE | 16333 GREENTREE BLVD | 8008019801 |
| VICTORVILLE CITY LIBRARY | 15011 CIRCLE DR | 7602454222 |
| STOCKDALE STATION POST OFFICE | 5501 STOCKDALE HWY | 6618344158 |
| APPLE VALLEY TOWN CLERK OFFICE | 14955 DALE EVANS PARKWAY | 7602407000 |
| PORTERVILLE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT | 291 NORTH MAIN STREET | 5597827441 |
| HESPERIA POST OFFICE | 17240 OLIVE STREET | 8008019801 |
| MCFARLAND POST OFFICE | 633 2ND STREET | 6617922335 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Ridgecrest
There are 3 bank branches in Ridgecrest.
Bank of America, National Association is the most popular bank in Ridgecrest with 1 branch offices, followed by MUFG Union Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Mission Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Ridgecrest:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| MUFG Union Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Mission Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Ridgecrest administrative numbers
| Ridgecrest City code | 0660704 |
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| Ridgecrest City postcode | 93555 |
Transportation modes in Ridgecrest
| Airport | NAWS China Lake 4.4 miles Inyokern Airport 9.6 miles Mojave Airport 48.1 miles |
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Ridgecrest territory
| Ridgecrest area | 20,77 sq mi (53,80 km²) |
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| Ridgecrest altitude | 2 287 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.6285 Longitude: -117.664 Latitude: 35° 37' 43'' North Longitude: 117° 39' 50'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -8:00 (America/Los_Angeles) Summer time : UTC -7:00 Winter time : UTC -8:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Ridgecrest | |
 Tepatitlán |
| Namesake of Ridgecrest |
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| Natural parks | Ridgecrest isn't part of a natural park |
Distance between Ridgecrest and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 119 miles closest | Houston : 1355 miles | Philadelphia : 2322 miles |
| Phoenix : 348 miles | San Antonio : 1193 miles | San Diego : 197 miles |
| Dallas : 1209 miles | San Jose : 258 miles | Jacksonville : 2109 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1740 miles | San Francisco : 331 miles | Austin : 1210 miles |
| Columbus : 1907 miles | Fort Worth : 1177 miles | Charlotte : 2065 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Ridgecrest, CA
Elementary schools in Ridgecrest
Faller Elementary
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 440
Gateway Elementary
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 415
Las Flores Elementary
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 494
Pierce Elementary
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 331
Richmond Elementary
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 483
Ridgecrest Charter
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 475
Middle schools in Ridgecrest
James Monroe Middle
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 508
Murray Middle
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 645
High schools in Ridgecrest
Burroughs High
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1407
Mesquite Continuation High
District of Sierra Sands UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 93
Private schools in Ridgecrest
Adventist Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 47
Heritage Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5Students : 142
Immanuel Christian School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12Students : 96
St Ann School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 121
Leisure and activities in Ridgecrest surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| China Lake Golf Course | |