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Living in Shafter, California

Shafter, California

Shafter is a Kern County city of 21,000 in the San Joaquin Valley, 25 miles northwest of Bakersfield along SR-99 and SR-43. The city is built around cotton, almonds, and other valley crops, with significant cold storage and food processing operations. Minter Field — a World War II Army Air Force tra

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What should I know before moving to Shafter, California?
When relocating to Shafter, plan to transfer utilities, update your driver's license, and register your vehicle in California. Local resources including hospitals, schools, and utility providers are listed on this page to help you settle in quickly.