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Hanford, California

Introduction to Hanford, California

Hanford, California, in Kings county, is 19 miles W of Visalia, California (center to center) and 29 miles S of Fresno, California. The city is situated in the south central portion of the San Joaquin Valley and is regarded as a prominent commercial and cultural center for the region. The municipality features a flat landscape, hot summers and cool winters. It includes a large Hispanic population and a Chinese community. Services, government and farming are the primary employers. A large number of residents work at the nearby NAS Lemoore, a large U.S. Navy base and the nearby prisons.

Hanford History

The Tachi Yokut Indians were the original inhabitants. The area began to thrive due to the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1877. The city was named in tribute to a railroad executive named James Madison Hanford. The Mussel Slough Tragedy occurred in 1880 over a land title dispute between the area's settlers and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Seven men died during the confrontation. The city was incorporated in 1891.

Hanford Attractions

  • The Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture showcases noteworthy exhibits of Japanese artwork.
  • Hanford Carnegie Museum features attractive Romanesque architecture.
  • Kings District Fair.
  • Renaissance of Kings Cultural Arts Faire attracts a large crowd.
  • The Superior Dairy is a popular 1920's style ice cream parlor.
  • Kings Art Center offers a wide variety of exhibits.
  • Moon Festival.
  • Hanford Fox Theatre features a variety of concerts.
  • The Kings County Courthouse is an impressive structure.
  • The Bastille.
  • Sentinel Criterium bicycle races.
  • China Alley.
  • The Tachi Palace offers video slot machines.

Hanford Transportation

Amtrak provides service to Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Hanford Higher Education

The city is home to a campus of Chapman University and a campus of the College of Sequoias.

High Points

Hanford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Hanford Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hanford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hanford, CA

Comparing Hanford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults24
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime42

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