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Humboldt County

Population in July 2007: 1,777.
Males: 895  (50.4%)
Females: 882  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  44.9 years
California median age:  33.3 years

Zip codes: 95573.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,206 (it was $27,276 in 2000)
Willow Creek:  $32,206
California:  $59,948

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,830
Willow Creek:  $24,830
California:  $28,678

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $249,056 (it was $99,700 in 2000)
Willow Creek:  $249,056
California:  $532,300
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Races in Willow Creek:

  • White Non-Hispanic (78.7%)
  • American Indian (13.6%)
  • Two or more races (5.8%)
  • Hispanic (5.6%)
  • Other race (1.4%)
  • Black (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Willow Creek: 99.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (18.7%), German (16.4%), English (14.7%), United States (12.7%), French (3.8%), Italian (3.4%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 640 feet

Land area: 204.4 square miles.

Population density: 8.7 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Willow Creek

  • High school or higher: 84.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Willow Creek CDP

  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

25 residents are foreign born

This place:  1.4%
California:  26.2%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Willow Creek, California in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Willow Creek to the number of sex offenders is 444 to 1.

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

Willow Creek:  0.9% ($864)
California:  0.8% ($1,564)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (72.7 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (200.7 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (554.1 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Blue Lake, CA (4.0 miles ), Trinity-Klamath, CA (4.2 miles ), North Coastal, CA (4.3 miles ), Arcata, CA (4.5 miles ), Lower Trinity, CA (4.6 miles ), McKinleyville, CA (4.7 miles ), Westhaven-Moonstone, CA (4.9 miles ), Myrtletown, CA (4.9 miles ).

Latitude: 40.90 N, Longitude: 123.69 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Bigfoot Capital of the World

Area code: 530

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (14%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Utilities (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (25%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Social assistance (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Lawyers (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Religious workers (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)



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Willow Creek-area historical earthquake activity is below California state average. It is 1097% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 98.6 miles away from Willow Creek center
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 35.0 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 43.1 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 90.4 miles away from Willow Creek center
On 4/26/1992 at 11:18:25, a magnitude 6.7 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.7 MW, Depth: 13.8 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 50.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/26/1992 at 07:41:39, a magnitude 6.6 (5.9 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.5 MW, Depth: 12.6 mi) earthquake occurred 38.5 miles away from Willow Creek center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Willow Creek:
  • SEMPERVIRENS (about 26 miles; EUREKA, CA)
  • ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; EUREKA, CA)
  • MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; ARCATA, CA)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Willow Creek:
  • COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS (about 26 miles; EUREKA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,071)
  • HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; ARCATA, CA; FT enrollment: 6,800)
  • SHASTA COLLEGE (about 74 miles; REDDING, CA; FT enrollment: 5,251)
  • SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 104 miles; ASHLAND, OR; FT enrollment: 4,424)
  • ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 106 miles; GRANTS PASS, OR; FT enrollment: 2,289)
  • MENDOCINO COLLEGE (about 124 miles; UKIAH, CA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CHICO (about 129 miles; CHICO, CA; FT enrollment: 14,658)
Public high school in Willow Creek:
Private high school in Willow Creek:
  • WILLOW CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 54; Location: 41240 HWY 299; Grades: KG - 12)
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Notable locations in Willow Creek: Ammon Station (A), Friday Camp (B), Ridge Cabin (C), Wise Station (D), Ayres Cabin (E), Bartlett Ranch (F), Grouse Mountain Lookout (G), Bigfoot Golf and Country Club (H), Lower Joe Green Cabin (I), Boise Creek Campground (J), Lower Trinity Ranger Station (K), Upper Joe Green Cabin (L), Brush Mountain Lookout (M), McMillion Cabin (N), Camp Kimtu Recreation Site (O), The Rain Rock (P), Cedar Grove Ranch (Q), Sugar Bowl Ranch (R), Morton Ranch (S), Klamath-Trinity Branch Humboldt County Library (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Dry Lake (A), Big Lake (B), Clear Lake (C), Sucker Lake (D), Mud Lake (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Ammon Creek (A), Minon Creek (B), North Fork Mingo Creek (C), Old Campbell Creek (D), McAlister Creek (E), Kirkham Creek (F), Packeka Creek (G), Mahata Creek (H), Panther Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Willow Creek Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Bigfoot Motel (39039 Highway 299) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.3 people
California:  2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  62.4%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  7.1%
Whole state:  5.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  14.4%
Whole state:  14.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  4.1%
Whole state:  6.3%

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Willow Creek compared to California state average:

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.


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Banks with branches in Willow Creek (2009 data):
  • Umpqua Bank: Willow Creek Branch at 39171 Highway 299, branch established on 1965-02-27. Info updated 2009-01-21: Bank assets: $8,599.1 mil, Deposits: $6,666.5 mil, headquarters in Roseburg, OR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 159 total offices, Holding Company: Umpqua Holdings Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Humboldt County California:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Wood (49%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (32%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Other fuel (2%)


Religion statistics for Willow Creek

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 37.11%
Here37.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church, colloquially Mormon Church)Presbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of God
Adherents54.4%5.6%5.6%4.7%3.5%
Congregations9.9%9.9%4.6%9.2%10.5%
NameSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents3.3%3.1%2.6%2.2%14.9%
Congregations3.9%4.6%3.3%3.3%40.8%
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.


6.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,952 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.08%
California average:  5.75%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($227 average AGI)
Humboldt County:  0.07%
California average:  0.21%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Los Angeles County, CA  0.31% ($45,201 average AGI)
from Shasta County, CA  0.21% ($24,043)
from San Diego County, CA  0.20% ($28,314)


6.58% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,468 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.58%
California average:  6.27%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($254 average AGI)
Humboldt County:  0.06%
California average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Shasta County, CA  0.30% ($35,877 average AGI)
to Sacramento County, CA  0.24% ($27,660)
to Sonoma County, CA  0.21% ($34,554)


Strongest AM radio stations in Willow Creek:
  • KWSW (790 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KINS (980 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KNCR (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGOE (1480 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KATA (1340 AM; 1 kW; ARCATA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KAPL (1300 AM; 20 kW; PHOENIX, OR; Owner: APPLEGATE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Willow Creek:
  • K259AL (99.7 FM; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: KHSU-FM, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K211DJ (90.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KKHB (105.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KXGO (93.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFMI (96.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KMUE (88.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • KRED-FM (92.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KHSU-FM (90.5 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K282AD (104.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K265BT (100.9 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KZPN (91.5 FM; BAYSIDE, CA; Owner: COM. OF HUMBOLDT ED. ENHANC. RAD. SV)
  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNCQ (97.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KEKA-FM (101.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KNHT (107.3 FM; RIO DELL, CA; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY)
  • KAJK-FM (99.1 FM; FERNDALE, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHUM (104.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLVG (103.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KSLG-FM (94.1 FM; HYDESVILLE, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMUD (91.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Willow Creek:
  • K08GR (Channel 8; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ B/CING. CO., LLC)
  • K05EQ (Channel 5; GREEN POINT, ETC., CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVIQ (Channel 6; EUREKA, CA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KEET (Channel 13; EUREKA, CA; Owner: REDWOOD EMPIRE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC)
  • KIEM-TV (Channel 3; EUREKA, CA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • KAEF (Channel 23; ARCATA, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING,INC.)
  • K10EN (Channel 10; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K47EH (Channel 47; ALTURAS, ETC., CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KBVU (Channel 29; EUREKA, CA; Owner: SAINTE SEPULVEDA, INC.)
  • K34BW (Channel 34; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 6.2 Miles Sw Of Willow Creek, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 34.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN267, Licensee ID: L00127162
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/17/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: California Rural Service Area #1, Inc.

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Thomas J McMurray, 355 Peach Tree Lane, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, , Licensee ID: L00311091
    Registrant: Pwm Inc., Eureka, CA 95502, Phone: (707) 442-8420, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Willow Creek, CA)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Willow Creek)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: AALFS CHARLES D AVID ACFT MAGNUM (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7216A , Serial Number: 39M, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 07/17/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Charles D Aalfs, Po Box 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/10/1988
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 735KS , Serial Number: 18265490, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/11/1977
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Rodney M Squires, Po Box 782, Willow Creek, CA 95573, Other Owners: Ruth E Squires, Susan C Johnson


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2


Willow Creek on our top lists:
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2004 Presidential Election"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Austria (population 500+)"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Kerry (Democrat) in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"

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