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Lassen County

Population in July 2007: 1,600.
Males: 859  (53.7%)
Females: 741  (46.3%)

Median resident age:  39.4 years
California median age:  33.3 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,596 (it was $28,667 in 2000)
Big Valley:  $41,596
California:  $59,948

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,919
Big Valley:  $16,919
California:  $28,678

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $290,948 (it was $105,100 in 2000)
Big Valley:  $290,948
California:  $532,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $315,497; Detached houses: $361,222; Townhouses or other attached units: $85,182; Mobile homes: $79,795

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Races in Big Valley:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.5%)
  • Hispanic (11.0%)
  • Other race (3.4%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)
  • Black (2.2%)
  • American Indian (2.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Big Valley: 95.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 2160 feet

Land area: 964.2 square miles.

Population density: 1.7 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Big Valley

  • High school or higher: 74.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 19.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Big Valley CCD

  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 69.7%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  1.4%
California:  26.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Big Valley:  0.6% ($662)
California:  0.8% ($1,564)
Big Valley satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (71.9 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (162.6 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (492.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: McArthur, CA (4.6 miles ), Fall River Mills, CA (4.6 miles ), East Shasta, CA (5.2 miles ), Adin-Lookout, CA (5.5 miles ), Burney, CA (5.6 miles ), Madeline Plains, CA (5.8 miles ), Susanville, CA (6.2 miles ), Westwood, CA (6.3 miles ).

Latitude: 40.89 N, Longitude: 121.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 530

Big Valley household income distribution Big Valley home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (39%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Wood products (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)
  • Rail transportation (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Utilities (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (19%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Registered nurses (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)



Big Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below California state average. It is 120% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/1/1975 at 20:20:12, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MB, 5.6 MS, 5.8 MW, 5.7 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 97.2 miles away from Big Valley center
On 11/26/1998 at 19:49:53, a magnitude 5.4 (5.0 MB, 4.9 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 ML, Depth: 14.5 mi) earthquake occurred 72.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2001 at 20:19:26, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.9 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.1 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/1993 at 21:48:35, a magnitude 5.1 (4.8 MB, 4.8 ML, 5.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.3 miles away from Big Valley center
On 12/20/2000 at 23:39:14, a magnitude 4.7 (4.3 MB, 4.7 ML, 4.4 MW, Depth: 12.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 34.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/1997 at 17:49:28, a magnitude 4.8 (4.4 MB, 4.8 ML, 4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.3 miles away from Big Valley center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Big Valley:
  • MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; FALL RIVER MILLS, CA)
  • LASSEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 35 miles; SUSANVILLE, CA)
  • SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 43 miles; CHESTER, CA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Big Valley:
  • SHASTA COLLEGE (about 67 miles; REDDING, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA-RENO (about 81 miles; RENO, NV; FT enrollment: 10,375)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CHICO (about 89 miles; CHICO, CA; FT enrollment: 14,658)
  • BUTTE COLLEGE (about 96 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 7,061)
  • OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 106 miles; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; FT enrollment: 2,183)
  • YUBA COLLEGE (about 114 miles; MARYSVILLE, CA; FT enrollment: 5,593)
  • TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 115 miles; RENO, NV; FT enrollment: 4,615)

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Notable locations in Big Valley: Jelly Camp (A), Salt Cabin (B), Johnson Camp (C), S Gerig Ranch (D), Four Corners (E), Gooch Camp (F), Puls Camp (G), Poison Station (H), Harvey Mountain Lookout (I), Pit River (J), Bieber Station (K), Hencratt Camp (L), Longs Cabin (M), Blacks Mountain Experimental Station (N), Blacks Ridge Lookout (O), Pat Morris Station (P), P and N Gerig Ranch (Q), P Gerig Ranch (R), Klett Homestead (S), Twin Bridges (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Big Valley: Grace Bible Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Hillside Cemetery (1), Mountain View Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Ashurst Lake (A), Poison Lake (B), Dillion Lake (C), Bullard Lake (D), Jacks Lake (E), Buckhorn Waterhole (F), Little Jacks Lake (G), Big Jack Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Puls Camp Creek (A), Gobel Slough (B), Russell Dairy Creek (C), Juniper Creek (D), Egg Lake Slough (E), Davis Creek (F), Indian Creek (G), Cedar Run Creek (H), Taylor Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Big Valley include: Hayden Hill-Silva Flat State Game Refuge (1), Ash Creek State Wildlife Area (2), Clara Bieber Memorial Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Bieber Post Office (A), Nubieber Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
California:  2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  58.3%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.6%
Whole state:  5.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  22.9%
Whole state:  14.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  12.6%
Whole state:  6.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Big Valley, CA


89 people in state prisons


Big Valley compared to California state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Lassen County California:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Wood (46%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (32%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Solar energy (1%)


Religion statistics for Big Valley

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsAssemblies of GodSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist Church
Adherents30.8%18.2%17.0%6.4%4.3%
Congregations9.4%12.5%12.5%12.5%3.1%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)New Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsEvangelical Free Church of AmericaChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents3.6%3.2%2.8%2.7%10.9%
Congregations3.1%3.1%3.1%3.1%37.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


8.51% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($42,364 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.51%
California average:  5.75%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Washoe County, NV  0.48% ($27,769 average AGI)
from Plumas County, CA  0.45% ($26,806)
from Sacramento County, CA  0.42% ($30,382)


9.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,916 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.23%
California average:  6.27%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Washoe County, NV  1.20% ($34,392 average AGI)
to Butte County, CA  0.54% ($26,773)
to Shasta County, CA  0.46% ($47,243)


Strongest AM radio stations in Big Valley:
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCFJ (570 AM; 5 kW; ALTURAS, CA; Owner: EDI MEDIA, INC.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KNRO (1670 AM; 10 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Big Valley:
  • K216CM (91.1 FM; BIEBER, CA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION)
  • K278AB (103.5 FM; ALTURAS, CA; Owner: THE UNIV FOUND, CA STATE UNIV, CHICO)
  • K205EJ (88.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KTOR (99.7 FM; WESTWOOD, CA; Owner: SIERRA RADIO, INC.)
  • KBNF (98.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K209AY (89.7 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: THE UNIV. FOUND. CA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KNCA (89.7 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: OREGON STATE BOARD OF HIGHER ED.)
  • KRRX (106.1 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • K220EB (91.9 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION)
  • KRDG (105.3 FM; SHINGLETOWN, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KIBC (90.5 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: BURNEY EDUC. BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KHGQ (100.3 FM; QUINCY, CA; Owner: KEILY MILLER)
  • KHJQ (92.3 FM; SUSANVILLE, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KNSQ (88.1 FM; MOUNT SHASTA, CA; Owner: STATE OF ORE./STATE BD. OF HGR. ED.)
  • KJDX (93.3 FM; SUSANVILLE, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKRO (91.5 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)



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