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Rosamond, California
Rosamond is a community of 21,473 people in Kern County, California.
Why visit Rosamond
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fiss Hill, Gem Hill, Jim Williford Community Park and Rosamond Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 30°F.
Weather in Rosamond
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rosamond
Rosamond is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, United States, near the Los Angeles county line. Rosamond is part of Greater Los Angeles and is located in the Mojave Desert just north of Lancaster and Palmdale, the two largest cities in the Antelope Valley. As of the 2020 Census, Rosamond's population was 20,961. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rosamond as a census-designated place (CDP).
From the Wikipedia article Rosamond, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Jim Williford Community Park
Park · 1.2 mi
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, CLUSTER COMBINING, FLOODPLAIN SECONDARY COMBINING
2235 40th Street West, Rosamond
Restaurants and cafes11
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
2544 Rosamond Boulevard, Rosamond
Mo-Sa 04:30-20:00; Su 05:00-09:00; PH closed
Sister Sister Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
2064 Rosamond Boulevard, Rosamond
Mo-Th 05:00-13:00; Fr 05:00-15:00; Sa 06:00-15:00; Su 07:00-13:00
Tom's Family Restaurant #28
Restaurant · Burger · 2.1 mi
2462 West Rosamond Boulevard, Rosamond
06:00-23:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.1 mi
2559 Rosamond Boulevard, Rosamond
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Jack in the Box
Fast food · American, Burger · 2.2 mi
3033 25th Street West, Rosamond
24/7
Taco Bell
Fast food · American, Mexican · 2.1 mi
2547 Rosamond Boulevard, Rosamond
Su-Tu, Th 08:00-24:00; We 09:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00
Fosters Freeze
Fast food · Burger, Ice Cream · 2.6 mi
2080 Rosamond Boulevard, Rosamond
History
Rosamond was established in 1877 as a townsite owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad; it was named for the daughter of one of the railroad's officials. The first local industries were mining and cattle. During the 1890s, gold was discovered in the area, quickly drawing miners and prospectors. After the initial boom, gold mining gradually declined, though it had a second, smaller boom during the 1930s. In 1933, Muroc Army Air Field was established some 20 miles (32 km) miles away; it was later renamed Edwards Air Force Base in honor of fallen test pilot Glenn Edwards.
The Rosamond post office opened in 1885, closed in 1887, and re-opened in 1888.
From the History section of Rosamond, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Newheart Korean Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.6 mi
3275 Glendower Street, Rosamond
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Rosamond
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 31°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 34°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 40°F | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 45°F | 0.4 in |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 67°F | 0.1 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 65°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 57°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 46°F | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 35°F | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 30°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kern County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-07-27: Borel Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-08-25: French Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lloyds Landing Airport is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Lancaster 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Quartz Hill 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Palmdale 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Tehachapi 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Sun Village 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- California City 28 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Lake Los Angeles 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Santa Clarita 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Castaic 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Stevenson Ranch 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rosamond, SkiDragon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tropico Gold Camp, Ghost Town 1987 (6384939137), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tropico Gold Mine, Ghost Town, CA 1987 (6384940055), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tropico Gold Camp, Ghost Town, CA 1987 (6384939589), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tropico Gold Mine, Ghost Town, CA 1987 (6384938459), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS014-E-17833 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Orbital sciences x34 2020-04-22 scrapyard04, Jesse Vanover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orbital sciences x34 2020-04-22 scrapyard03, Jesse Vanover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orbital sciences x34 2020-04-22 scrapyard01, Jesse Vanover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orbital sciences x34 2020-04-22 scrapyard02, Jesse Vanover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orbital sciences x34 2020-04-22 scrapyard06, Jesse Vanover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orbital sciences x34 2020-04-22 scrapyard05, Jesse Vanover, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red Rock Canyon State Park (46981309515), Matthew Dillon from Hollywood, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Willow Springs, Ghost Town, CA 1987 (6385266333), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Springs Ghost Town, CA 1987 (6385267387), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Springs Ghost Town, CA 1987 (6385266945), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Springs Ghost Town, CA 1987 (6385265863), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Springs Ghost Town 1987 (6385265303), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willow Springs Ghost Town, CA 1987 (6385264693), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS045-E-68862 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-90480 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-22048 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-169793 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-22049 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-68861 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS039-E-14191 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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