Kern County, California is located in the southern portion of the state and is considered to be one of the most desirable places to live according to BestPlaces.net. This county is highly ranked in several categories such as cost of living, crime rate, health care access, job market, housing affordability and school quality. In fact, Kern County has been listed as one of the top 10 counties in all six of these categories. The area also provides residents with a variety of recreational activities such as camping, boating and hunting within its major cities including Bakersfield and Delano. With excellent ratings for cost of living and affordable housing, Kern County is an ideal location for those looking for a place that offers both safety and fun activities.
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