Wasco, California

About Wasco

Set in the central part of California, Wasco is a thriving city, home to 27,409 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Wasco holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,919 residents per square mile.

📰 Wasco News Today

• Mirandy Gonzalez Cantu Obituary (2026) - Wasco, CA - Basham & Lara Funeral Care - Lara Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Adrian Felipe Delarosa Mercado Obituary | Peters Funeral Home | Wasco, CA Tribute Archive · Aug 15
• Ex-Wasco school counselor sentenced to 2 years for sexually abusing teen girl: Records KBAK · Aug 12
• Wasco Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Rowlee Fire: Evacuation order lifted for areas near Kern-Tulare county line 23ABC News Bakersfield · May 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Wasco Unique

• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 27,409.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Wasco

• Denny's — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Barraza's Delicioso Tacos
• Blue Sushi & Teriyaki
• Broaster Chicken
• Cafe 101 — american
• Carol's Dari Freeze
• Catrina's Mexican Grill & Cantina
• Donuts To Go

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wasco

• 7th Street Park reviews ★
• Barker Park reviews ★
• Central Avenue Neighborhood Park reviews ★
• Cormack Park reviews ★
• Westside Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Wasco

• James A. Forrest Elementary
• John L. Prueitt Elementary
• Karl F. Clemens Elementary
• Palm Avenue Middle
• Pond Elementary
• Semitropic Elementary
• Teresa Burke Elementary
• Thomas Jefferson Middle
• Wasco High
• Wasco Independence High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Wasco

🏘️ Nearby Communities