McFarland, California (93250) is a small city located in Kern County, California. According to BestPlaces rankings, this town has an overall livability score of 67 out of 100 which ranks it as #7240 in the United States and #158 in California. McFarland's Crime and Safety Grade is C+, with an average crime rate that is 44% higher than the national average. The school system grades at a D+. The Air Quality index for McFarland is good at 63, which is 9% better than the national average. The median household income of $30,070 is lower than the US median amount of $55,322 and the cost of living index comes in at 124 which is 24% higher than the rest of the country. Overall, McFarland ranks as an average place to live based on its livability score.
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