Ridgecrest is a city in the Indian Wells Valley of California, centrally located between Fresno and Los Angeles. The city has 28,728 residents as of 2017 and boasts an average household income of $60,794, according to Data USA. The largest industries contributing to Ridgecrest's development growth include healthcare, social assistance and public administration. Ridgecrest acts as the urban center for northeastern Kern, Inyo, and San Bernardino Counties.