Oildale
City in California, United States
Overview
Oildale is a working-class community in Kern County, California, just north of Bakersfield. The city is characterized by its historic ties to the oil industry and relaxed, local vibe. While less touristy than surrounding cities, it offers affordable living and a glimpse into California's Central Valley culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.42°, -119.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,344
Local Cost
$1,382
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
8.4°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
203 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
BFL
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.