Community Economic Profile
Hanford
Kings County, California
Located in the heart of California's rich San Joaquin Valley,
Kings County is 200 miles from the greater Los Angeles area to
the south and the San Francisco-Sacramento area to the north.
A network of interconnecting highways, as well as rail and air
service, link Hanford to California's major metropolitan
markets, and, ultimately, to the Western States and Pacific Rim.
Hanford's central location, together with its competitively
priced industrial land, California Enterprise Zone, Foreign
Trade Zone, conscientious and hardworking labor force and
numerous other fine amenities, makes Hanford an ideal place to
do business.
Hanford, incorporated August 8, 1891, is situated in the San
Joaquin Valley midway between San Francisco, 215 miles to the
north, and Los Angeles, 215 miles to the south. Located in the
north central portion of the county, the city is 32 miles south
of Fresno, and operates under provisions of the State
Constitution and Statues as a general law city. The city has an
area of 12.3 square mile.
Hanford offers a unique blend of old and new, historic and
contemporary living environments. While "quality of life" is a
term used by many, it is especially appropriate in Hanford where
the concern and caring of its community members is obvious in
the high standards maintained.
Hanford is truly one of California's hidden treasures, proud of
its historic image and its professional attitude toward growth.
It is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 1997
Prettiest Pained Places, Helen Putnam Award for Excellence, Tree
City U.S.A. and a 1993 Governor's Preservation Award.
Hanford is
a safe, family-orientated community. This historic restoration
of the community and renovation of the downtown, highlight the
efforts of the agricultural, agribusiness, industrial, and
commercial sectors all working together to make and maintain
Historic Hanford.