NAS Lemoore is in both Kings and Fresno Counties, near Lemoore, California. Lemoore has a population of 25,260. Other nearby communities are Hanford, population 55,480, Stratford (1,275), and Armona (4,155).

Local Housing Rental Prices: The average price to rent a home in Lemoore ranges from $590 to $900 a month, with a median of about $700.

Local Housing Purchase Prices: On average, the price to purchase a home in Lemoore is about $232,200, compared to $370,900 for California.

Short Description of the Area: Lemoore is part of the Hanford-Corcoran metro area. It is located in central inland California, just west of the Sierra Nevada Mountains along California's eastern border. The closest major city is Fresno, about 38 miles north of base, which is the 5th largest city in the state. About 109 miles south is the city of Bakersfield, with a population of nearly 350,000.

Climate and Weather: The average temperature for Lemoore and the Kings County area in July is usually about 86 degrees Fahrenheit, while in January, the average is 46.5 degrees. This area only receives about 9 inches of rain per year over the fall and early spring months and does not receive snow. Strong winds are possible from March through July. The chance for earthquakes is much lower than that of the rest of California and only slightly higher than the risk of the entire United States.