Hanford, California

About Hanford

Hanford is a thriving city in central California counting 60,594 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Hanford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.93 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,379 residents per square mile.

📰 Hanford News Today

• California high-speed rail inspector general warns of cash crunch Bond Buyer · Aug 17
• Fire cadet dies after training emergency in Hanford, leaving ‘immeasurable emptiness’ Fresno Bee · Aug 15
• California HSR Narrows Depot Site to Fresno or Hanford Railway Supply · Aug 17
• Schedule - Hanford Bullpups (Hanford, CA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
• CITY OF HANFORD, CALIFORNIA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ 2027-06 ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROPOSALS Hanford Sentinel · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hanford Unique

• The only place in America named Hanford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 60,594.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hanford

• Applebee's — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Black Bear Diner — american
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Chili's — tex-mex
• Country Waffles — breakfast
• La Playita — mexican
• Round Table Pizza — pizza
• Super Buffet

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Carnegie Museum · Museum
• Taoist Temple Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hanford

• Ball Park reviews ★
• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Civic Center Park reviews ★
• Coe Park reviews ★
• Earl Johnson City Park reviews ★
• Freedom Park reviews ★
• Hidden Valley Park reviews ★
• Lacy Park reviews ★
• Pionner Park reviews ★
• Vineyard Park reviews ★
• Youth Athletic Complex reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hanford

• Crossroads Charter Academy
• George Washington Elementary
• Hanford Elementary Community Day
• Jefferson Academy
• John F. Kennedy Junior High
• Joseph M. Simas
• Kings County ROP
• Kings Valley Academy II
• Lee Richmond Elementary
• Lincoln Elementary
• Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
• Monroe Elementary
• Roosevelt Elementary
• Woodrow Wilson Junior High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Adventist Health Hanford ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hanford

🏘️ Nearby Communities