Kennedy Meadows
Census-designated place in Tulare County, California
Kennedy Meadows is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tulare County, California, with 58 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,214 ft (1,894 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pearsonville, 18.2 miles SE.
- 58residents (2020 Census)
- 6,214 ftelevation · 1,894 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
- 93527ZIP code
About Kennedy Meadows
Kennedy Meadows is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tulare County, California, United States, part of the Springville-Johnsondale CCD, and consists of the community surrounding Kennedy Meadows. The CDP is located to the south-east of the Kennedy Meadows Campground. The 2020 United States census reported Kennedy Meadows's population of permanent residents at 58, up from 28 at the 2010 census. The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.
The Kennedy Meadows area is at approximately 6200 feet elevation. The most common access route is by the steep Sherman Pass Road from U.S. Route 395 near Pearsonville. Other routes are possible but much slower.
Kennedy Meadows sits on the Pacific Crest Trail, 703 miles (1,131 km) from the trail's southern terminus. The Pacific Crest Trail Data Book uses Kennedy Meadows as the dividing point between the dry Southern California section and the high passes of the Sierra Nevada.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kennedy Meadows weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Kennedy Meadows
All 13 webcams near Kennedy Meadows ›Do you know Kennedy Meadows? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Kennedy Meadows special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Kennedy Meadows
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Kennedy Meadows Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Kennedy Meadows, CA population
Kennedy Meadows had 58 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 58 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kennedy Meadows at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tulare County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 58 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.82 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,214 ft (1,894 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0076° N, 118.1099° W |
| ZIP code | 93527 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0638076 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kennedy Meadows
- Pearsonville18.2 mi SE
- Olancha19.1 mi N
- Cartago21.1 mi N
- Onyx24.2 mi S
- Ponderosa24.5 mi W
- Kernville25.0 mi SW
- Weldon27.5 mi SW
- Cedar Slope27.9 mi W
- Wofford Heights28.7 mi SW
- Inyokern29.3 mi SE
- Camp Nelson29.5 mi W
- Mountain Mesa30.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Meadows
What county is Kennedy Meadows in?
Kennedy Meadows is in Tulare County, California.
What is the population of Kennedy Meadows, CA?
58 people lived in Kennedy Meadows at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kennedy Meadows, CA?
The ZIP code of Kennedy Meadows is 93527.
What is the elevation of Kennedy Meadows?
6,214 feet (1,894 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kennedy Meadows?
Pearsonville (18.2 mi), Olancha (19.1 mi), Cartago (21.1 mi), Onyx (24.2 mi), Ponderosa (24.5 mi).
Last updated: