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Plumas County

Population in 2010: 464. Population change since 2000: -19.3%
Males: 239  (51.5%)
Females: 225  (48.5%)

Median resident age:  52.4 years
California median age:  45.6 years

Zip codes: 95956.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $40,659 (it was $33,571 in 2000)
Meadow Valley:

$40,659
California:

$58,931
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $29,270

Meadow Valley CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $306,270 (it was $126,000 in 2000)
Meadow Valley:

$306,270
California:

$384,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $424,780; Detached houses: $470,497; Mobile homes: $152,055

Median gross rent in 2009: $655.

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Meadow Valley races chart
  • White alone - 423 (91.2%)
  • Hispanic - 21 (4.5%)
  • Two or more races - 11 (2.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 9 (1.9%)

Races in Meadow Valley detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Meadow Valley: 93.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (22.6%), German (18.8%), French (9.7%), Irish (9.0%), Italian (6.1%), United States (4.2%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 3782 feet

Land area: 8.49 square miles.

Population density: 55 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Meadow Valley:

  • High school or higher: 89.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 13.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Meadow Valley CDP:

  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 64.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
California:  26.2%



According to our research of California and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Meadow Valley, California as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Meadow Valley to the number of sex offenders is 570 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,519 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $3,179 (0.9%)
Meadow Valley satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chico, CA (43.3 miles , pop. 59,954).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (98.0 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (431.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Twain, CA (2.4 miles) , Quincy, CA (2.5 miles ), Keddie, CA (2.7 miles) , Bucks Lake, CA (2.8 miles) , Paxton, CA (2.8 miles) , East Quincy, CA (2.9 miles ), Indian Falls, CA (3.0 miles) , Caribou, CA (3.3 miles) .

Latitude: 39.94 N, Longitude: 121.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 530

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

12.8%
California:

10.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Wholesale trade (35%)
  • Construction (23%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (27%)
  • Finance and insurance (26%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Retail trade (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Customer service representatives (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Legal support workers (12%)
  • Registered nurses (11%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (11%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Business operations specialists (6%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6%)

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Average climate in Meadow Valley, California

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Earthquake activity:

Meadow Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below California state average. It is 330% 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 34.9 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 23.4 miles away from Meadow 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 85.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/30/1998 at 09:53:30, a magnitude 5.3 (4.7 MB, 5.3 ML, 4.8 MW, Depth: 6.4 mi) earthquake occurred 72.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 11.6 miles away from Meadow Valley 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 83.8 miles away from the city 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 Plumas County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Landslides: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Storm: 1, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Meadow Valley:

  • PLUMAS DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; QUINCY, CA)
  • SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; CHESTER, CA)
  • EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL - PORTOLA CAMPUS (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 30 miles away; PORTOLA, CA)

Political contributions by individuals in Meadow Valley, CA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Meadow Valley:

  • Butte College (about 38 miles; Oroville, CA; Full-time enrollment: 6,150)
  • California State University-Chico (about 45 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 15,160)
  • Yuba College (about 62 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 3,283)
  • University of Nevada-Reno (about 72 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 12,110)
  • Truckee Meadows Community College (about 73 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 3,833)
  • Sierra College (about 80 miles; Rocklin, CA; FT enrollment: 7,609)
  • Shasta College (about 84 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 4,214)

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Notable location: Meadow Valley Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Silver Creek (A), Schneider Creek (B), Pineleaf Creek (C), Clear Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Plumas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.8. This is about average.
City:

32.8
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2007 was 22.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

22.4
U.S.:

25.4
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.6
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Meadow Valley and their reported violations in the past:

LAKESIDE CAMP (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
UC BERKELEY FORESTRY CAMP (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-30-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-20-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-1993 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule

Drinking water stations with addresses in Meadow Valley that have no violations reported:

  • TEN-TWO CAFE & STORE (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.5%
(11.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.0 people
California:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  55.0%
Whole state:  65.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  5.3%
Whole state:  5.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

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


Meadow Valley compared to California state average:

  • Median household income 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Meadow Valley travel time to work - commute
Meadow Valley mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Wood (49%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (27%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (22%)
  • Electricity (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Plumas County California:


2008 Presidential Election results in Plumas County California:
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Religion statistics for Meadow Valley (based on Plumas County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 29.52%
Here29.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of God
Adherents48.8%14.0%12.2%9.1%5.1%
Congregations12.1%15.2%12.1%12.1%12.1%
NameVineyard USALutheran ChurchChurches of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents2.0%1.9%1.9%1.8%3.3%
Congregations3.0%9.1%6.1%3.0%15.2%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Plumas County:

5.83 / 10,000 pop.
California:

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

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
California:

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

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 38
Here:

18.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Plumas County:

26.0%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.9%
State:

17.9%

7.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,120 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.53%
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  0.71% ($29,500 average AGI)
from Butte County, CA  0.50% ($32,184)
from Lassen County, CA  0.39% ($31,133)


8.40% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,946 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.40%
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  1.16% ($45,371 average AGI)
to Butte County, CA  0.74% ($50,702)
to Lassen County, CA  0.47% ($26,806)

Strongest AM radio stations in Meadow Valley:

  • KPCO (1370 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, CA; Owner: CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KNCO (830 AM; 5 kW; GRASS VALLEY, CA; Owner: NEVADA COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KPAY (1290 AM; 5 kW; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Meadow Valley:

  • KHGQ (100.3 FM; QUINCY, CA; Owner: KEILY MILLER)
  • KHJQ (92.3 FM; SUSANVILLE, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • KHAP (89.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHHZ (97.7 FM; OROVILLE, CA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K216CF (91.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: YOUR CHRISTIAN COMPANION NETWORK, INC.)
  • KLVC (88.3 FM; MAGALIA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KYIX (104.9 FM; SOUTH OROVILLE, CA; Owner: BUTTE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KZAP (96.7 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC.)
  • K258AQ (99.5 FM; YANKEE HILL, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHSL-FM (103.5 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCHO (91.7 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: UNIV. FOUNDATION/CA. ST. UNIV. CHICO)
  • KMXI (95.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRDG (105.3 FM; SHINGLETOWN, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KFMF (93.9 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC)
  • KRNO (106.9 FM; INCLINE VILLAGE, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KODS (103.7 FM; CARNELIAN BAY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Meadow Valley:

  • K11JU (Channel 11; QUINCY, CA; Owner: CATAMOUNT BROADCASTING OF CHICO-REDDING)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Frenchman Hill 18 Km Sw (Lat: 39.852667 Lon: -121.246361), Type: Building, Structure height: 2 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: KHI57, Licensee ID: L00009514
    Assigned Frequencies: 169.475 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/20/2004, Expiration Date: 08/06/2014, Certifier: Glen S Nash
    Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95814-0282, Phone: (916) 657-9454, Fax: (916) 657-9233

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Meadow Valley)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8311W , Serial Number: 28-2483, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 05/24/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Charles M Alford, Po Box 143, Meadow Valley, CA 95956



Most common first names in Meadow Valley, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Richard571.2 years
Donald470.0 years
Charles374.3 years
George367.7 years
Ada290.0 years
Earl270.5 years
Harold248.9 years
Howard278.0 years
Clarence271.0 years
Francis272.0 years
Most common last names in Meadow Valley, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mcelroy379.7 years
Richards355.3 years
Childs276.5 years
Brown283.5 years
Burnham263.0 years
Finch268.5 years
Hays273.5 years
Clark275.1 years
Hoad278.0 years
Dennis293.5 years

Meadow Valley on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Cooks and food preparation workers"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Communications equipment operators"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Law enforcement workers including supervisors"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Mathematical science occupations"

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