Kings Real Estate
Kings California Information
A predominantly agricultural area since its first settlement in the 1850s, Kings County is located in the south central San Joaquin Valley. It has a total land area of 3,604 square kilometers, only one square kilometer is water. It has a total population of 142,561, 37,819 households with an average household income of $41,064. The racial makeup of the county is principally divided between Hispanics and Whites and the population is relatively young at 30.2 years.
It is bounded on the South by Kern County, on the east by Tulare, on the north and northwest by Fresno, on the west by Monterey and on the southwest by San Luis Obispo. Its county seat is located in Hanford. The county is accessible Interstate 5, with connections to California Highway 198, 41, and 43. State Highway 33 and 269 run through the City.
The county was created out of a apart of Tulare County some 100 square miles of territory from Fresno County was added in 1908. It derived its name from the Kings River which, according to Padre Munoz’s diary of the Moraga Expedition of 1806, was discovered in 1805 by an exploring expedition and named Rio de los Santos Reyes (River of the Holy Kings).
The elevation varies from 250 feet at the county seat in Hanford to 775 feet in the west side community of Avenal. The climate is dry and mild in the winter, with the high temperature ranging from 55 to 65 degrees. The county has four incorporated communities, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford and Lemoore. In 1996 the population of the county was estimated to be 118,000. The largest community is Hanford, with a population over 38,000. Kings County is also home to the Lemoore Naval Air Station and three California State Correctional facilities, two in Corcoran and one in Avenal.
The early economy of the county was centered around ranching and farming. The first vineyard was established in 1890 and grapes continue to be an important crop in the region. The first dairy came three years later in 1893. Dairy farming continues to be a major part of the Kings County economy. In addition, cotton, fruit, and nuts have all become important crops in the region.
Industries providing employment includes: educational, health and social services (21.1%), agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining (14.5%), Public administration (13.2%) and Retail trade (10.5%).
Notable locations in Kings County: Johnson Ranch, Youd School, Yost Cabin, Richland Farms Camp, Glendora School, Pumping Station Number 2A, Pumping Station Number 2, West Tulare Lands Ranch, Hacienda Ranch, West Lake Farms, Wayne School, Henrietta Substation, Peterson Ranch, Kettleman Hills Compressor Station, Paddock School, Kings County Country Club, Boy Scout Camp, Orchard Ranch, Midlake Substation, Houser Camp.
Due to strong seasonal employment from the agriculture and tourism industries, Kings County has had the lowest unemployment rate and highest population growth of any county outside of metro Halifax.
The thriving economy and strong, diverse business base, numerous employment opportunities , excellent health care, outstanding educational institutions, and a safe and affordable environment; a gentler pace of life, the quality of life is matched by quality of livelihood.; and a sense of community secures Kings County as a special place for a better life or a great retirement destination.
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