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Moving to Alturas, California

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The current estimated population of Alturas is 2,800, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by government services, agriculture, and tourism.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1871
  • County: Modoc County
  • Land area: 2.5 square miles
  • Population density: 1,120 people per square mile
  • Area code: 530
  • Zip code: 96101

Geography and Location

Alturas is located in northeastern California, in Modoc County, where it serves as the county seat. The town is situated in the broad valley of the Pit River, surrounded by the Warner Mountains and Modoc National Forest. Alturas serves as a gateway to outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and hunting. The town is located along U.S. Highway 395, providing access to northern California and southern Oregon. Alturas experiences a semi-arid climate, with cold winters and hot summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.1 years
Median household income: $24,351
Median house value: $64,600

Population by Race

Races in Alturas:

  • White Non-Hispanic (80.2%)
  • Hispanic (11.9%)
  • American Indian (6.7%)
  • Other race (4.8%)
  • Two or more races (3.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: English (14.9%), Irish (14.5%), United States (13.6%), German (10.5%), Dutch (4.3%), French (3.2%).

Elevation: 4366 feet

Land area: 2.2 square miles

Map of Alturas, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alturas

  • High school or higher: 77.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 16.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 8.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alturas city

  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

7.7% Foreign born (4.0% Latin America, 1.2% North America, 1.1% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: -435 (-13.1%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Alturas:

  • MODOC MEDICAL CENTER (228 MCDOWELL ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Alturas:

  • SUPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; CEDARVILLE, CA)
  • LAKE DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 50 miles; LAKEVIEW, OR)
  • LASSEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 71 miles; SUSANVILLE, CA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alturas:

  • KLAMATH FALLS (about 93 miles; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; Abbreviation: LMT)
  • REDDING MUNI (about 139 miles; REDDING, CA; Abbreviation: RDD)
  • CHICO MUNI (about 148 miles; CHICO, CA; Abbreviation: CIC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alturas:

  • ALTURAS MUNI (about 2 miles; ALTURAS, CA; Abbreviation: AAT)
  • CALIFORNIA PINES (about 12 miles; ALTURAS, CA; Abbreviation: A24)
  • CEDARVILLE (about 28 miles; CEDARVILLE, CA; Abbreviation: O59)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alturas:

  • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA-RENO (about 93 miles; RENO, NV; Full-time enrollment: 10,375)
  • OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 108 miles; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,183)
  • SHASTA COLLEGE (about 134 miles; REDDING, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,251)
  • TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 144 miles; RENO, NV; Full-time enrollment: 4,615)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CHICO (about 149 miles; CHICO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 14,658)
  • SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 151 miles; ASHLAND, OR; Full-time enrollment: 4,424)
  • BUTTE COLLEGE (about 151 miles; Oroville, CA; Full-time enrollment: 7,061)

Schools

Public high schools in Alturas:

  • MODOC HIGH (Students: 326; Location: 900 N. MAIN ST.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • WARNER HIGH (CONT.) (Students: 9; Location: 906 W. FOURTH ST.; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alturas:

  • ALTURAS ELEMENTARY (Students: 387; Location: 809 W. EIGHTH ST.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • MODOC MIDDLE (Students: 211; Location: 906 WEST 4TH ST.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION (Students: 36; Location: 139 W. HENDERSON ST.; Grades: KG – 12)
  • HIGH DESERT COMMUNITY DAY (Students: 10; Location: 802 NORTH EAST ST.; Grades: 07 – 10)
  • MODOC COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 8; Location: 112 E. 2ND ST.; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • ALTURAS COMMUNITY DAY (Students: 3; Location: 906 WEST 4TH ST.; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle school in Alturas:

  • ALTURAS MENNONITE (Students: 5; Location: PO BOX 75; Grades: 1 – 8)

Libraries

Library in Alturas:

  • MODOC COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $312,341; Location: 212 W. THIRD ST.; 69,444 books; 1,587 audio materials; 1,958 video materials; 129 serial subscriptions)

 

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