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Population in July 2007: 897.
Males: 463  (51.7%)
Females: 434  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
California median age:

33.3 years

Zip code: 95526

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,629 (it was $24,474 in 2000)
Mad River:

$41,629
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,194 (it was $13,641 in 2000)

Mad River CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $316,143 (it was $92,200 in 2000)
Mad River:

$316,143
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $643,405; detached houses: $736,800; townhouses or other attached units: $456,127; mobile homes: $217,236; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $119,708
March 2022 cost of living index in Mad River: 104.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Mad River, CA (2000)
    • 71585.3%White alone
    • 597.0%American Indian alone
    • 344.1%Two or more races
    • 182.1%Hispanic
    • 60.7%Other race alone
    • 40.5%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Black alone
    • 10.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Mad River, California as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mad River is 299 to 1.


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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 830.9 square miles.

Population density: 1.1 people per square mile   (very low).

Mad River, California map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mad River CCD:

0.7% ($650)
California:

0.8% ($1,564)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (54.7 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (154.4 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (506.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Ruth, CA (0.6 miles),
Alderpoint, CA (4.0 miles),
Oak Glen, CA (4.7 miles ),
Hayfork, CA (4.8 miles ),
Phillipsville, CA (5.0 miles),
Hyampom, CA (5.0 miles ),
Miranda, CA (5.1 miles ),
Benbow, CA (5.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.27 N, Longitude: 123.33 W

Area code: 707

Distribution of median household income in Mad River, CA in 2022
Mad River satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.3%
California:

5.1%
Most common industries in Mad River, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.8%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Private households (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9.7%)
  • Private households (8.0%)
  • Wood products (7.1%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (27.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.3%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Mad River, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)

Average climate in Mad River, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Mad River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 5092% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 157.8 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 120.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 39.6 miles away from Mad River center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 77.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 106.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (6.1 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW) earthquake occurred 153.3 miles away from Mad River center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Trinity County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Winter Storms: 9, Storms: 7, Landslides: 6, Mudslides: 6, Fires: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mad River:

  • College of the Redwoods (about 55 miles; Eureka, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,410)
  • Humboldt State University (about 58 miles; Arcata, CA; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • Shasta College (about 59 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • Mendocino College (about 75 miles; Ukiah, CA; FT enrollment: 2,263)
  • California State University-Chico (about 87 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Butte College (about 99 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)
  • Yuba College (about 124 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mad River: Windy Nip (A), Sportshaven (B), Mad River Campground (C), Feldmiller Ranch (D), Sand Place (E), Cobb Ranch (F), Mad River Campground (G), Grunerts Place (H), Mad River Ranger Station (I), Southern Trinity Area Rescue (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Lamb Creek (A), Hastings Creek (B), Rock Creek (C), Olsen Creek (D), Maynard Creek (E), Grace Creek (F), Cherry Glade Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Trinity County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Mad River that have no violations reported:

  • RUTH LAKE RECREATION AREA (Address: c/o Ruth Lake CSD , Population served: 250, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • RUTH LAKE MARINA (Address: c/o Ruth Lake CSD , Population served: 200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • JOURNEY S END RESORT (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

54.8%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.1%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

26.6%
Whole state:

14.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

12.4%
Whole state:

6.3%
3 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in other group homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Mad River:

Marital status in Mad River, CA
  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 61.4%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Mad River:

  • High school or higher: 76.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 33.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
California average:

16.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mad River, CA (based on Trinity County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant96114
Other4127
Catholic2693
Mainline Protestant1662
None11,978-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Trinity County:

4.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Trinity County:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

8.49 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Trinity County:

9.2%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Trinity County:

23.2%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Trinity County:

19.7%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mad River:

  • KNCR (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KNRO (1670 AM; 10 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KWSW (790 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KINS (980 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mad River:

  • KHUM (104.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLVG (103.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KMUD (91.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • K201HL (88.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K235AM (94.9 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNCQ (97.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • K232CW (94.3 FM; HAYFORK, CA; Owner: RESEARCH FOUNDATION, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K225AJ (92.9 FM; BURNEY/REDDING, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K209EU (89.7 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHKL (91.9 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K259AL (99.7 FM; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: KHSU-FM, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KEKA-FM (101.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K211DJ (90.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KMKX (93.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: RADIO MILLENNIUM L L C)
  • KNHT (107.3 FM; RIO DELL, CA; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY)
  • KTHU (100.7 FM; CORNING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KWCA (101.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KXGO (93.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKHB (105.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.5mTotal length
  • 1,431Total average daily traffic
  • 2Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,210Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Ruth Dam Telemetry Sta 13 Km Se (Lat: 40.368472 Lon: -123.432528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: KHQ85,
    Assigned Frequencies: 169.475 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2003, Expiration Date: 08/27/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2012, Certifier: Glen S Nash, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 657-6153, Fax: (916) 657-9468, Email:

  • Secondary State Rd Six Rivers National Forest (Lat: 40.458861 Lon: -123.523528), Type: Pole, Structure height: 3.5 m, Call Sign: WQCZ922,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.650 MHz, Grant Date: 07/05/2005, Expiration Date: 07/05/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/05/2005, Certifier: Kenneth O Bishop Iii, Registrant: Rws Services, 165 S. Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna, CA 95540, Phone: (707) 725-9702

  • Secondary State Rd Six Rivers National Forest (Lat: 40.458861 Lon: -123.523528), Type: Pole, Structure height: 3.5 m, Call Sign: WQDA859,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.650 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2005, Expiration Date: 07/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 09/19/2015, Certifier: Kenneth O Bishop Iii, Registrant: Rws Services, 165 S. Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna, CA 95540, Phone: (707) 725-9702


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • MAD RIVER, State Highway 36 (Lat: 40.464083 Lon: -123.524556), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQRF483,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2023, Expiration Date: 05/01/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • SouthFork, Ca-36 (Lat: 40.420667 Lon: -123.461472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WRMJ667,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: Seth B Johannesen Mr., Registrant: 101netlink, Po Box 101, Whitethorn, CA 95589, Phone: (707) 923-4000, Email:

  • Pickett Peak, Unnamed Rd (Lat: 40.345028 Lon: -123.362472), Type: Pole, Structure height: 16 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: WRPK645,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 02/16/2022, Expiration Date: 02/16/2032, Certifier: Travis Finch, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • Mad River, 1 Douglas Fir Ln (Lat: 40.464417 Lon: -123.524750), Type: Pole, Structure height: 11 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: WRPK661,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/16/2022, Expiration Date: 02/16/2032, Certifier: Travis Finch, Registrant: Intelapth, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • MAD RIVER, Sr 36 Mad River (Lat: 40.458750 Lon: -123.523639), Overall height: 7.3 m, Call Sign: WAN95,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Kevin Saville, Registrant: Frontier Communications, 11 S. Madison Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501, Phone: (931) 528-1584, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KE6VMV, Grant Date: 06/27/1995, Expiration Date: 06/27/2005, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2007, Registrant: Michael A Fraser, Mad River, CA 95552

  • Call Sign: KF6EFP, Grant Date: 05/30/1996, Expiration Date: 05/30/2006, Cancellation Date: 05/31/2008, Registrant: Donna M Pollard Fraser, Mad River, CA 95552

  • Call Sign: KN6MLP, Licensee ID: L02396983, Grant Date: 12/04/2020, Expiration Date: 12/04/2030, Certifier: Earl K Willis, Registrant: Earl K Willis, 1026 Upriver Rd, Mad River, CA 95552


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3607Z, N3607Z, N-3607Z, Serial Number: 22-7495, Airworthiness Date: 05/11/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 08/07/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Don A Borden, 19791 Mad River Rd, Mad River, CA 95552, Other Owners: Sandra L Rasche

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mad River, CA
  • 73.1%Wood
  • 10.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Utility gas
  • 5.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.5%Electricity
  • 1.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mad River, CA
  • 74.1%Wood
  • 18.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.6%Electricity
  • 1.8%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Mad River compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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