Corcoran, California
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Airport
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Situated in Corcoran, California, El Rico Airport functions as a key airport serving the broader regional population. The regional transportation hub plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 22,419 residents live within a 30-minute drive of El Rico Airport, spread across 2 distinct incorporated communities. Corcoran, with a population of 22,339, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 100% of the reachable population. The next largest community, Waukena, adds 80 residents. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding El Rico Airport. With 1 of 2 communities registering populations under 5,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Corcoran. El Rico Airport benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across California.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of El Rico Airport form a suburban corridor. A mix of mid-sized communities characterizes the area, with some places exceeding 10,000 residents while others maintain smaller-town populations. Corcoran dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 11,209 among the catchment communities suggests that smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout California.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corcoran (city), CA | 22,339 |
| 2 | Waukena (CDP), CA | 80 |
Hospital
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Situated in Corcoran, California, Adventist Health Medical Office - Corcoran functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 158,601 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Adventist Health Medical Office - Corcoran, spread across 8 distinct incorporated communities. Tulare, with a population of 68,875, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 43% of the reachable population. Following Tulare, Hanford adds 57,990 residents, while Corcoran contributes 22,339, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Adventist Health Medical Office - Corcoran. With 5 of 8 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Tulare. Adventist Health Medical Office - Corcoran benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across California.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Adventist Health Medical Office - Corcoran form a urban corridor. Multiple communities exceed 10,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Tulare dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 3,396 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout California.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulare (city), CA | 68,875 |
| 2 | Hanford (city), CA | 57,990 |
| 3 | Corcoran (city), CA | 22,339 |
| 4 | Armona (CDP), CA | 4,274 |
| 5 | Tipton (CDP), CA | 2,519 |
| 6 | Home Garden (CDP), CA | 1,653 |
| 7 | Alpaugh (CDP), CA | 871 |
| 8 | Waukena (CDP), CA | 80 |