Delano is a small city in Kern County, California. Delano is located 31 miles north-northwest of Bakersfield. It is Kern County's second largest city after Bakersfield.
Delano is a culturally diverse community and has long been regarded as an international community. Though the population is drawn from multiple origins, the citizens still have many things in common, including a strong sense of community and work ethic. Delano is strategically located along Highway 99, one of California's primary north/south arteries.
Agriculture is Delano's major industry. The area is particularly well known as a center for the growing of table grapes. Delano is also home to two California state prisons, North Kern State Prison and Kern Valley State Prison.
Delano's two school districts currently operate eight elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools and two alternative high schools. The city has its own police department and contracts with the Kern County Fire Department for fire and paramedic services. Delano maintains a "sister city" relationship with the town of Arida, Wakayama, Japan.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $245,885
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $249,573; Detached houses: $248,758; Townhouses or other attached units: $264,183; In 2-unit structures: $284,464; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $614,855; Mobile homes: $31,374
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 53,051. Delano covers 10.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 316 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 93215, 93216 - Area code: 661
Weather
Delano, CA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 99.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 34.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 36 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Delano is 7.55 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 1.55 Inches.
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