Lost Hills (formerly, Lost Hill) at an elevation of . down from 2,412 at the 2010 census.
A rest stop by Interstate 5 including restaurants, gasoline stations, and motels is located about east of the town. The Wonderful Company is a major employer of Lost Hills residents.
Geography
Lost Hills stands on the east bank of the California Aqueduct. Interstate 5 is located near, but not adjacent, to Lost Hills. The town is at the intersection of State Route 46 and Lost Hills Road. The enormous Lost Hills Oil Field, which is sixth largest by remaining reserves in California, is west and northwest of town, extending about along the range of the low Lost Hills Range, for which the town was named.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lost Hills has a total area of , of which over 99% is land and 0.21% is water.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lost Hills has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
History
The Lost Hills post office opened in 1911, closed in 1912, re-opened in 1913 (having transferred from Cuttens), and moved in 1937.
After the death of a pedestrian trying to cross the highway, a green pedestrian bridge was constructed spanning California Highway 46. It was funded by the Wonderful Company. Its design somewhat invoked a lizard and is able to funnel any precipitation that lands on it to the sides to allow for collection.