City · Kern County
What's near homes in Shafter, CA
About 5,220 homes (2020 Census) in this city. Below is how those homes grade on each hazard, and the official records nearby.
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Overview
The Toxics Release Inventory records for Shafter, Kern County, list two facilities, including Building Materials Manufacturing LLC and Elk Co of Texas LLC, which reported on-site releases of 2,956 pounds and 156 pounds respectively in 2024. There are no Superfund sites in or near the area, and one facility in the area has recent violations. Regarding natural hazards, 1.1% of the area's homes are located in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, while 0% are in a California very high fire hazard severity zone or a USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential area. The median USGS chance of damaging earthquake shaking in 100 years is 98%, and there have been 34 federal disaster declarations in Kern County in the last 30 years.
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How homes here grade
Share of this area's homes at each grade. Grades compare locations with other California homes (methodology).
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Key facts
- 2 Toxics Release Inventory facilities inside the area
- 0 final or proposed Superfund sites in or within 1 mile of the area
- 1 facility with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
- 1.1% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
- 0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- 0% of homes where the USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential is High or Very High
- Typical USGS chance of potentially damaging earthquake shaking: 98% in 100 years
- Kern County: 34 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years
Notable facilities and sites
Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area
- Building Materials Manufacturing LLC (Nonmetallic Mineral Product): 2,956 lb released on site in 2024
- Elk Co of Texas LLC (Petroleum): 156 lb released on site in 2024
Nearby places
Rosedale · Stebbins · Greenacres · Wasco · Bakersfield · Oildale · McFarland · Olde Stockdale
Sources: EPA TRI, NPL and ECHO; FEMA NFHL and NFIP claims; USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities and Wildfire Hazard Potential; CAL FIRE FHSZ; USGS 2023 NSHM; OpenFEMA disaster declarations; 2020 Census. Details and dates. Areas are Census places, and a home belongs to the area containing its hexagon's center.