Lost Hills

Also known as Lost Hills, California, Lost Hills, CA

census-designated place in Kern County, California

Key facts

Country: United States
State: California
County: Kern
Senate: Melissa Hurtado ( D )
Assembly: Jasmeet Bains ( D )
U s congress: David Valadao ( R )
Total: 5.563 sq mi (14.409 km )
Land: 5.552 sq mi (14.379 km )
Water: 0.012 sq mi (0.031 km ) 0.21%
Elevation: 305 ft (93 m)
Density: 427/sq mi (165/km )
Time zone: UTC-08:00 ( PST )
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Lost Hills (formerly, Lost Hill) is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, United States. Lost Hills is located 42 miles (68 km) west-northwest of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 305 feet (93 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Lost Hills as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 2,370 at the 2020 census, down from 2,412 at the 2010 census.

A rest stop by Interstate 5 including restaurants, gasoline stations, and motels is located about one-mile (1.6 km) east of the town. The Wonderful Company is a major employer of Lost Hills residents.