WilkersonCA
Some 518 people live in this town, in California.
Is Wilkerson a good place to live?
Wilkerson’s typical July afternoon high is 94°F, where California’s towns sit at 89°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. 70% of the land in Wilkerson is conserved, against 4.3% in California’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Wilkerson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
518 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wilkerson.
Trail density in Wilkerson is higher than in the typical California or U.S. town
36 miles of trail.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Wilkerson is older than the California average
36% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 37% across California. People 65 and older are 36% of residents (16% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 28% of residents (39% statewide).
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.6 points. Across California, 50.1% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 100% are men (CA 51%).
| Wilkerson | CA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.6% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.7% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.7% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.5% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 28.4% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 18.5% | 15.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16% | 20.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.8% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.5% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.6% | 14.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Top of a very high hazard risk in Wilkerson: avalanches
In Wilkerson, the risk rating from FEMA is 83 of 100. Three fifths of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from avalanches, followed by inland flooding at 16%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Wilkerson stands out in California and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Wilkerson dropped by 55, to 22. In Wilkerson, the average trip to work is 24 minutes. Half the trips to work are shorter than 65 miles. The top destinations are Bishop (23%), Mammoth Lakes (7%) and West Bishop (5%).
| Wilkerson | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Wilkerson’s year
For Wilkerson, the January low is 30°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Wilkerson is
This California town beats the California average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 16% of adults report frequent mental distress in Wilkerson. Among adults in the town, 17% report frequent physical distress and 15% have diabetes.
| Wilkerson | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| What stands out | Wilkerson | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 10.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.7% | 14.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.2% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Wilkerson sells for about $874K
The share of households in Wilkerson who live in a home they own: 86%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Wilkerson
Moving to Wilkerson: who provides what
Wilkerson is unincorporated, so Inyo County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
99% of working residents leave Wilkerson for work
Where Wilkerson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wilkerson; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Wilkerson residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across California.
About Wilkerson
Place in California, United States
Wilkerson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Inyo County, California, United States. The population was 543 at the 2020 census, down from 563 at the 2010 census.
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- Area
- 5.7 sq mi
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