Bear Valley Springs, California
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Bear Valley Springs is a guarded-gate community in Kern County, California, United States. The unincorporated community is in the Tehachapi Mountains and is part of the greater Tehachapi area. The elevation ranges from 4,121 feet (1,256 m) to 6,934 feet (2,113 m) (Bear Mountain). The population fluctuates between a low during the winter months when snow is common, to a high in the summer months when its elevation keeps it much cooler than surrounding areas and major cities. The population was 5,172 at the 2010 census, up from 4,232 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Bear Valley Springs as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.
Bear Valley Springs, California | |
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Coordinates: 35°9.5′N 118°37.7′W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Kern |
Government | |
• State senator | Melissa Hurtado (D)[1] |
• Assemblymember | Tom Lackey (R)[1] |
• U. S. rep. | Jay Obernolte (R)[2] |
Area | |
• Total | 38.94 sq mi (100.86 km2) |
• Land | 38.88 sq mi (100.69 km2) |
• Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) 0.16% |
Elevation | 4,121 ft (1,256 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,592 |
• Density | 143.85/sq mi (55.54/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP code | 93561 |
Area code | 661 |
FIPS code | 06-04734 |
GNIS feature ID | 1866997 |