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Bakersfield

California Population: 923K Updated Oct 11, 2026
Health Risks Prevalence
↓ Falling

Infectious illness is Low and easing across the Bakersfield area. Fourth straight week at Low. The lowest of the eight California metro areas with data this week.

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→ Steady

Allergies are Low and steady across the Bakersfield area.

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↓ Falling

Air pollution is Low and easing across the Bakersfield area. Fourth straight week at Low. About the same as California's metro areas overall.

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↑ Rising

Severe weather is High and climbing across the Bakersfield area — up from Moderate last week. Below California's metro areas overall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hubbub track for the Bakersfield area?
Hubbub tracks 100+ health risks for the Bakersfield area, including infectious diseases, allergies, pollution and severe weather. Each is reported weekly as the number of people affected in a typical neighborhood across the metro area. Current risk levels, forecasts and alerts for the Bakersfield area are exclusive to the bub app, available free on iOS, Android, and Apple Watch at https://bub.hubbubworld.com.
How often is Bakersfield area data updated?
Data for the Bakersfield area is published weekly. This page shows the 4 most recent weeks. For today's levels and 30-day forecasts, get the bub app at https://bub.hubbubworld.com.
What methodology does Hubbub use?
Hubbub develops proprietary models on top of geographic, demographic, environmental, surveillance and weather data to produce prevalence scores across the U.S. Prevalence is reported on a five-point scale (Low, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme) so the scores are interpretable without needing the raw underlying numbers. The full methodology — including the modeling approach, validation against authoritative sources, and known limitations — is documented at https://www.hubbubworld.com/intelligence#methodology. The health risk data on the Hubbub website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for personal health decisions.
Where can I get today's data for the Bakersfield area?
Current risk levels, forecasts and alerts for Bakersfield are exclusive to the bub app, available free on iOS, Android, and Apple Watch at https://bub.hubbubworld.com. This web page is the 4-week historical archive of prevalence — the bub app is where today's data and forecasts live.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

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