Weedpatch, California
Weedpatch is a community of 2,685 people in Kern County, California.
Why visit Weedpatch
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lamont Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Weedpatch
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Weedpatch
Weedpatch (formerly Weed Patch and Alexander's Corner) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States. Weedpatch is 10 miles (16 km) south-southeast of Bakersfield. It is considered to be one of the poorest areas in Kern County. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 2,206.
From the Wikipedia article Weedpatch, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
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Churches and places of worship9
Shopping1
History
Although the name "Weed Patch" was applied to the site as early as 1874, the community began only in 1922. The town was also named "Alexander's Corner" in honor of Cal Alexander, a resident.
Weedpatch is the site of the Arvin Federal Government Camp, known colloquially (and in the John Steinbeck novel The Grapes of Wrath) as "Weedpatch Camp". This camp was a government rescue center for distressed migrant workers fleeing the Oklahoma Dust Bowl, during the Great Depression. The camp still aids migrant workers and is 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Weedpatch on Sunset just off Weedpatch Highway.
From the History section of Weedpatch, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Map of Weedpatch
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 41°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 83°F | 57°F | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 64°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 70°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 69°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 64°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bakersfield 5 Nw (15 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
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Lamont 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Arvin 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Greenfield 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Rexland Acres 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Fairfax 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- East Niles 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Potomac Park 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Cottonwood 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Casa Loma 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Bakersfield 11 mi northwest, about 17 min 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
- Children Living in a Camp Between Weedpatch and Lamont, Kern County, California (3679502846), The U.S. National Archives, Public domain
- CA 223 at CA 184, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 4.0
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