Lompoc Valley 2017 Community & Economic Profile

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1 Lompoc Valley 2017 Community & Economic Profile With some additional information about Santa Barbara County Prepared by:

2 Art is celebrated in Lompoc. Old Town is home to numerous outdoor murals - with over 30 major commissioned pieces and dozens of smaller ones. Lompoc is home to the famous Wine Ghetto and is the gateway to the Sta. Rita Hills. This region is one of the most celebrated wine tasting hubs in Santa Barbara County. There are numerous outdoor activities available in the Lompoc Valley, including an outdoor BMX park, miles of trails, a skatepark, and multiuse athletic fields. Quick Facts About Lompoc Home to two year-round farmers markets - one on Friday afternoons and the other on Sunday mornings. They each feature fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and other items. La Purisima Mission is the most extensively restored mission in California. The nearly 2,000 acre park is home to 25 miles of hiking trails, a visitor/exhibit center and livestock. The Pacific Ocean is just nine miles to the west of town, and home to Surf Beach. Jalama Beach County Park is just down the road on Hwy 1, with a scenic 14.5 mile road to the coast. The Lompoc Valley is home to over 150 registered non-proft organizations, which support a wide range of sectors in the community, from scholarships and education to animal welfare The seaons of late spring and summer bring colorful flower fields to the Lompoc Valley. Varieties include stock, larkspur, delphinium and others Photo by Jason Reynolds Lompoc is known for its mild climate, mostly sunny days with ocean breezes and cool marine layer, which usually clears by mid-day. In a typical year, Lompoc sees 286 sunny days.

3 Location, Geography & Climate On California s Central Coast The Lompoc Valley is located on scenic Pacific Coast Highway (California Hwy 1) and Highway 246, 55 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, 155 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 270 miles southeast of San Francisco. Vandenberg Air Force Base is a mere ten miles northwest. Elevation is 88 Feet above mean sea level. Rolling hills surround the Valley in the north, south and east. The Pacific Ocean is only 9 miles west of downtown Lompoc. The Santa Ynez River (dry most of the year) runs east to west through the Valley while Burton Mesa, a chaparral forest with sandy soil, lies to the north. Climate The Lompoc Valley enjoys a mild climate. Summers are usually highlighted by a morning marine layer which usually clears by mid-day. September through December features some of our best weather, while January through April may be breezy and cool with intermittent rains. A northwest ocean breeze (average hourly wind speed: 6 mph) kicks up almost every day in the afternoon. There is moderate rainfall and no snow. From The Weather Channel Month Avg. High January 64 F February March April May June July August September October November December 64 F 66 F 67 F 68 F 70 F 72 F 73 F 74 F 73 F 68 F 63 F Avg. Low 42 F 44 F 46 F 47 F 50 F 53 F 56 F 56 F 55 F 51 F 46 F 42 F Avg. Precp. 3.3 in. 3.7 in. 2.9 in. 1.0 in. 0.3 in. 0.0 in. 0.0 in. 0.0 in. 0.1 in. 0.7 in. 1.4 in. 2.6 in. Local History Lompoc The first settlers in the Lompoc Valley were the Chumash Indians. Lompoc is a Chumash word meaning lagoon, and here s a locals tip: it s pronounced LOM-POKE The establishment of La Purisima Mission in 1787 marked the earliest European settlement of the Lompoc Valley. The restored mission is now a State Historic Park. The Lompoc Valley Land Company was formed and incorporated in August of The Company undertook the settlement of Lompoc Valley as a temperance colony and it was incorporated as a City on August 13, Early Lompoc was essentially agricultural, but the community economic and labor base grew and diversified. This was due in part to the establishment and growth of Camp Cooke Army Base, now Vandenberg Air Force Base. In the coming years, the community expects to continue to grow and diversify, while retaining the rich heritage and values characteristic of early Lompoc.

4 Demographics, Population & Labor The Lompoc Valley offers affordable central coast living, with fabulous weather, numerous outdoor activities and a close-knit, small town atmosphere. Vandenberg Village, the Village Country Club, Mesa Oaks and Mission Hills are located just outside the city limits, in the unincorporated area of Santa Barbara County. Vandenberg Air Force Base is located just ten miles northwest and is home to some of the major employers in the area. There is a diverse labor base in Lompoc, although agriculture, mining, oil development and aerospace are major categories in the area. The work force includes semi-skilled and professional employees in most disciplines. Population US Census Bureau Santa Barbara County 444,769 Within Lompoc City Limits 44,013 City Limits + Adjacent Areas + VAFB 59,104 Santa Maria 103,410 Santa Barbara 91,196 Goleta 30,797 Carpinteria 13,671 Guadalupe 7,271 Solvang 5,506 Buellton 5,044 Diversity US Census Bureau White Hispanic or Latino Two or More Races Black or African American Asian American Indian and Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 61.2% 50.8% 5.8% 5.7% 3.8% 1.8% 0.4% Employment by Industry State of California EDD - Data for Santa Barbara County Total, All Industries 197,000 Government 39,900 Trade, Transportation & Utilities 28,200 Leisure & Hospitality 26,600 Educational & Health Services 26,400 Professional & Business Services 22,700 Retail Trade 19,800 Total Farm 16,300 Manufacturing 13,300 Mining, Logging & Construction 8,900 Financial Activities 6,400 Other Services 5,800 Information 4,300 Major Employers Lompoc Unified School District 1,019 Lompoc Valley Medical Center 725 Federal Correctional Complex 553 City of Lompoc 545 Allan Hancock College 391 DenMat Holdings, LLC 329 Walmart 298 Imerys Minerals California, Inc 165 Vons % Sales Tax

5 Education & Healthcare Medical Facilities Lompoc has numerous private practices, urgent care, specialty and multi-specialty clinics. These include Sansum Clinic, Central Coast Medical Group, Lompoc Valley Cardiovascular Center, Valley Medical Group, and the newly completed Lompoc Radiation Oncology Medical Center. Public Schools The Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) serves K-12 students living in the City of Lompoc, Vandenberg Village, Mesa Oaks, Mission Hills, Vandenberg Air Force Base, and rural areas adjacent to these communitites. LUSD offers an exemplary educational program for nearly 10,000 students and has specialists at all levels who provide support to bilingual children, children with disabilities, gifted children and migrant children. There are fifteen schools in the district, and an independent study program. Community College Photo Courtesy LUSD Private Schools There are several private school options in the Lompoc Valley, including a Montessori school for children ages 2-15, a Catholic school offering pre-school through eighth grade and two Christian schools for grades K-12. Allan Hancock College (AHC) has a Lompoc Valley facility, assisting thousands of students to reach a wide variety of educational goals, including completion of associate degrees, completion of certificate programs and successful transfers to four-year institutions. More than 150 online classes are offered each semester, and extensive evening classes are available. The Community Education program offers hundreds of noncredit and fee-based classes, too. AHC s Public Safety Training Complex is the premier training location for Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Technology and Law Enforcement. Photo Courtesy LVMC Lompoc Valley Medical Center Lompoc has one acute care hospital under the administration of Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC). It is the hub of a coordinated health care system, providing quality inpatient, outpatient and long-term healthcare, including emergency room, general surgery, physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, hematology/oncology, laboratory services and sleep studies. This includes the 60-bed acute hospital at 1515 E. Ocean Ave., Physician Services at 136 N. Third St., a hospital-based clinic with primary and specialty care physicians, the Comprehensive Care Center at 216 N. Third St., offering short-and-longterm care, and LVMC s Family Caregiver Support Network at 223 S. C St., offering resources for caregivers. Employing more than 725 staff, Lompoc Valley Medical Center is fully licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services and accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality. The medical staff is comprised of more than 135 qualified, licensed physicians. These physicians represent a broad spectrum of specialties and subspecialties, ensuring that, except in a few cases where highly specialized care is needed, patients will not have to seek medical care far from home.

6 Recreation Lompoc offers fun recreational activities for everyone, with parks, art galleries, hiking trails, beaches, golf courses and more. Great Floral Flag Mural Outdoor Activities Beattie Park Disc Golf Course For those looking to do things outdoors, Lompoc has many different activities to choose from - hiking, biking, sky diving and more. The Lompoc Valley is considered a premier bicycling area in California, with rides ranging from pleasant cruises to difficult climbs. The newly completed River Bend Bike Park is a popular destination for BMX and dirt bike riders of all ages, built on five acres by local residentvolunteers. The Lompoc Valley is home to fourteen city parks, with fitness trails, a disc golf course, picnic and BBQ areas, playgrounds, nature walks, skateboarding and multi-use athletic fields. Hiking is allowed in the Burton Mesa Ecological Reserve, just outside the City limits. Sky Dive Santa Barbara at the Lompoc Airport Art Community Art is celebrated in Lompoc. Old Town is home to numerous outdoor murals with over 30 major commissioned pieces and dozens of smaller ones. The Lompoc Valley Art Association runs the Cypress Gallery, home to over 60 local artists work. In addition to the visual arts, performing arts thrive in Lompoc, with numerous dance studios and live theatre produced by Lompoc Civic Theatre. There are several active musical organizations that sponsor concerts with varying styles, including the Lompoc Music Assocation and the Lompoc Pops Orchestra. Local History From the Lompoc Museum to La Purisima Mission, you can explore California s history while in the Lompoc Valley. History lives at La Purisima. The most extensively restored mission in the state, visit La Purisima Mission State Historic Park and explore California s heritage. In addition to the restored original buildings, the nearly 2,000 acre park is home to 25 miles of hiking trails, a modern Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall, and livestock. The Lompoc Museum was established in 1969 and its exhibits document the archeology and history of the Lompoc Valley and Santa Barbara County. The Museum was established in Lompoc s former Carnegie Library.

7 Community Contacts Lompoc City Offices City Hall Civic Center Plaza Police Department Civic Center Plaza Fire Department South G Street Public Libraries East North Avenue Constellation Road Parks & Recreation West Walnut Avenue Urban Forestry Department West Laurel Avenue Santa Barbara County Offices County Clerk Municipal Court Civic Center Plaza Community Health Centers of Lompoc West Central Avenue Social Services West Laurel Avenue State of California Offices Department of Motor Vehicles North H Street U.S. Government Offices Public Affairs at VAFB U.S. Postal Service West Ocean Avenue U.S. Penitentiary Federal Correctional Institute Hospital Lompoc Valley Medical Center East Ocean Avenue Local Newspapers Lompoc Record & Santa Maria Times The Lompoc Vision Lompoc Airport North H Street Lompoc Landfill Avalon Street Utilities in Lompoc City Hall (Electricity, water, refuse) Civic Center Plaza SoCalGas (Natural gas) South H Street Utilities in Mission Hills Mission Hills Community Service District (Water, sewer) Burton Mesa Blvd. Pacific Gas & Electric (Electricity, natural gas) Waste Management (Refuse) Utilities in Vandenberg Village Vandenberg Village Community Service District (Water, sewer) Constellation Road Pacific Gas & Electric (Electricity, natural gas) Waste Management (Refuse) Phone, Internet & TV Comcast/Xfinity (Cable, internet, phone) North H Street Suite B Verizon (Phone, internet, TV)

8 Affordable Central Coast Living Prepared by: Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Please let us know if we can assist you with any other information. You can contact us at or online at