Located in the Mojave Desert near Rosamond and 65 miles north of Los Angeles, Edwards AFB is home to 412th Test Wing, 95th Air Base Wing, Air Force Flight Test Center and USAF Test Pilot School.
Median Household Income: $43,106
Installation Population: 2,300 military; 3,500 civilians; 4,200 family members
Area Population: Kern County: 780,117
Mean Commute Time: Kern County: 23 minutes
Health Care: 10-bed clinic; appointments (661) 277-7118; benefits (661) 277-2662 or (661) 277-6969; Tricare (800) 242-6788
Child Care: Two centers for 362 children; 80 approved homes; (661) 275-8687
Community Family Services: (661) 277-0723
Schools: One elementary school, one middle school and one high school on base, run by Muroc Joint Unified School District
Library: Edwards AFB Library (661) 277-2665
Campground: Edwards Air Force Base FAM Camp, 25 RV pads, four tent sites, (661) 275-7368
Housing: 792 officer and enlisted family units; 495 unaccompanied units; (661) 277-4445
Temporary Lodging: 204 visitor and temporary lodging units
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