Geography
"Old Western Town" Orcutt is actually part of the city of Santa Maria on California's central coast.
Cultural Attractions
The Santa Maria Historical Society Museum reviews the history of the Valley.
Recreation
Rosemary Farms in Santa Maria is one of the largest producers of organic and cage-free eggs in the western United States.
Historical
Orcutt was founded by a Union geologist named Wiliam Warren Orcutt who found oil in the area in 1904.
Fun Fact
The area is known for beef barbecue Santa Maria style--tri-tip sirloin cooked over the coals of red oak.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 29,312
- Population under 55:
- 70.1%
- Population over 55:
- 29.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Bakersfield
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 71°F July High, 48°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $53,158
- Median home price:
- $273,048
- Average property tax:
- N/A
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 9.5%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 2
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 5/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 11/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 37
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