Fort Tejon · National Register of Historic Places
Lebec’s story
131 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1895Lebec is settled
LebecCA
A town of 797, settled in 1895.
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Photo: JPxG · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
797
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$365K
−1.9% in a year
Median age
43.7
years
Jobs based here
229
A commuter town
Is Lebec a good place to live?
17% of residents live below the poverty line in Lebec, where California’s towns sit at 10% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. 41% of the land in Lebec is conserved, above both California’s towns (4.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Los Padres National Forest, 2,573 acres with 5.9 miles of trail. Lebec has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
A shrinking town
Lebec has shrunk 16% from 2010 to 2020
1,468 counted in 2010 and 1,239 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
Getting set up
Moving to Lebec: who provides what
Lebec is unincorporated, so Kern County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSouthern California Edison31.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLebec County Water District7 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesKern CountyKern County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereKern County Clerk - Elections OfficeKern County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code9324393243 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lebec.
Natural hazards
In Lebec, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical California or U.S. town
The FEMA risk score in Lebec is 100 of 100.
100risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireEarthquakesInland flooding
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Lebec’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the El Tejon Unified school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frazier Mountain HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 244 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Lebec is conserved land
35 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Lebec’s trail density is 2.3 miles per square mile.
41.1%conserved
41.1%
conserved · 4,014 of 9,772 acres
35 mi
of trails · 2.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Los Padres National Forest | 5.9 mi | 2,573 |
| 2. Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area | 4.2 mi | 665 |
| 3. Fort Tejon State Historic Park | 2.6 mi | 592 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Lebec’s typical home value is about $365K
The typical Lebec home is worth about $365,000, down 1.9% in a year, 52% below the California typical home. 75% of Lebec households own their home.
$365KZillow home value
Typical home value
Lebec$365K
California$762K
−1.9%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.7 jobs for every working resident, most of Lebec’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Lebec for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, Lebec has added 34 jobs, to 229 in 2023. The top destinations are Bakersfield (11%), Los Angeles (6%) and Frazier Park (4%).
5%work in town
| Lebec | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 6.6% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lebec5%
Bakersfield11%
Los Angeles6%
Frazier Park4%
Fresno4%
46 mi
median commute distance
229
jobs based in Lebec
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than California overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (24% statewide); people 65 and older are 24% of residents (16% statewide). 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 37% across California.
43.7median age · CA 37.9
| Lebec | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 years | 39 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 29% | 29% |
LebecCaliforniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school15%
Some college36%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 24% and 78% women
The Census survey reached too few of Lebec’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±26.7 points. Across California, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Lebec | CA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.3% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 21.2% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.6% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.8% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.3% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 15.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 15.2% | 20.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 36.2% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.6% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.1% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.1% | 14.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Lebec has mild winters and pleasant summers
Lebec has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 32° and about 3 inches of snow falls in a winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–54°
Spring40–64°
Summer56–85°
Fall44–72°
Nov 26
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Lebec is
Lebec beats the California average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Lebec.
| Lebec | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 22% | 19% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 25% |
32 measures vs. California
4 better8 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Lebec | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults lacking emotional support | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| Fewer lonely adults | 32.4% | 37.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 5.1% |
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
29.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lebec
17pages on Lebec
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lebec; the nearest are
Thomas Aquinas CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Santa Paula30.6 mi$30,200 tuitionCollege of the CanyonsCommunity college · Public · Santa Clarita35.8 mi$1,166 in-state tuitionCalifornia State University-BakersfieldUniversity or college · Public · Bakersfield36.8 mi$8,090 in-state tuition
About 10 of every 100 Lebec residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across California.
Small town
797 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Frazier ParkLebec
Questions about Lebec
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lebec, CA a good place to live?
Lebec has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.