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Lake County, California business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Races in Lake County, California:
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Number of permits per 10,000 residents
Average cost (in $1000s)
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 53.2% Bush/Cheney (Republican): 44.9%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake County is $527 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $686 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $994 a month.
Cities in this county include: Clearlake, Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, Lakeport, Hidden Valley Lake, Kelseyville, Lucerne, Nice, Clearlake Oaks, Lower Lake, Cobb.
2005 air pollution in Lake County:
Ozone (1-hour): 0.070 ppm (standard limit: 0.12 ppm). Below U.S. average. Ozone (8-hour): 0.061 ppm (standard limit: 0.08 ppm). Below U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual (standard limit: 15.0 µg/m3): 4.8 µg/m3. Significantly below U.S. average. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24-hour (standard limit: 35 µg/m3): 11 µg/m3. Significantly below U.S. average.
Neighboring counties: Colusa County , Glenn County , Mendocino County , Napa County , Sonoma County , Yolo County .
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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Lake County: Elk Mountain Scenic Viewpoint (A), Elk Mountain Station (B), Jerky Camp (C), Jones Ranch (D), Faraway Ranch (E), Farleys Ranch (F), Alley Camp (G), Fifield Ranch (H), York Cabin (I), Fountain of Youth Camp (J), Rocky Point (K), Woods Camp (L), Fuller Ranch (M), Garner Ranch (N), Garrett Mountain Lookout (O), Windy Point Trailhead (P), Red Mountain Camp (Q), Lakeport Yacht Club (R), High Glade Lookout (S), Quercus Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Lake County include: Big Valley Community Church (A), Seventh Day Adventist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Rocky Lake (A), Burgundy, Lake (B), Burger Lake (C), Tule Lake (D), Stienhart Lakes (E), Eachus Lake (F), Pinkeye Lake (G), Catfish Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wyman Creek (A), Adobe Creek (B), Herndon Creek (C), Herman Creek (D), Alley Creek (E), Ladybug Creek (F), North Fork Cache Creek (G), Middle Creek (H), Meyers Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Lake County include: Anderson Marsh State Historical Park (1), Clear Lake State Park (2), Bloody Island Massacre Historical Marker (3), Boggs Lake Preserve (4), McVicar Wildlife Sanctuary (5), Lakeside Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map Beach: Indian Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map Post office: Witter Springs Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Notable locations in Lake County: Elk Mountain Scenic Viewpoint (A), Elk Mountain Station (B), Jerky Camp (C), Jones Ranch (D), Faraway Ranch (E), Farleys Ranch (F), Alley Camp (G), Fifield Ranch (H), York Cabin (I), Fountain of Youth Camp (J), Rocky Point (K), Woods Camp (L), Fuller Ranch (M), Garner Ranch (N), Garrett Mountain Lookout (O), Windy Point Trailhead (P), Red Mountain Camp (Q), Lakeport Yacht Club (R), High Glade Lookout (S), Quercus Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Lake County include: Big Valley Community Church (A), Seventh Day Adventist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Rocky Lake (A), Burgundy, Lake (B), Burger Lake (C), Tule Lake (D), Stienhart Lakes (E), Eachus Lake (F), Pinkeye Lake (G), Catfish Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wyman Creek (A), Adobe Creek (B), Herndon Creek (C), Herman Creek (D), Alley Creek (E), Ladybug Creek (F), North Fork Cache Creek (G), Middle Creek (H), Meyers Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Lake County include: Anderson Marsh State Historical Park (1), Clear Lake State Park (2), Bloody Island Massacre Historical Marker (3), Boggs Lake Preserve (4), McVicar Wildlife Sanctuary (5), Lakeside Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Beach: Indian Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Post office: Witter Springs Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Unemployment by year (%)
Current college students: 2,295 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 77.3% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
Number of foreign born residents: 3,822 (45% naturalized citizens)
Mean travel time to work: 29.1 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 78.3%
Housing units in structures:
Housing units in Lake County with a mortgage: 6,731 (843 second mortgage, 475 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 3,465
Adherents
Lake County-area historical earthquake activity is near California state average. It is 1826% 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 72.0 miles away from Lake County center, causing $524,000,000 total damageOn 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 79.7 miles away from the county centerOn 9/3/2000 at 08:36:30, a magnitude 5.2 (4.9 MB, 4.9 MS, 5.2 ML, 5.0 MW, Depth: 6.3 mi) earthquake occurred 48.2 miles away from the county center, causing $50,000,000 total damageOn 9/19/1992 at 23:04:47, a magnitude 4.9 (4.5 MB, 4.5 ML, 4.9 ML, Depth: 1.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 11.3 miles away from Lake County centerOn 5/12/2006 at 10:37:29, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, Depth: 1.8 mi) earthquake occurred 14.7 miles away from the county centerOn 9/4/1995 at 14:16:17, a magnitude 4.8 (4.6 MB, 4.5 MS, 4.8 ML, Depth: 4.5 mi) earthquake occurred 23.7 miles away from Lake County centerMagnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
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Means of transportation to work
8.32% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($44,821 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries. 6.85% relocated from other counties in California ($39,392 average AGI) 1.47% relocated from other states ($5,429 average AGI)Lake County: 1.47%California average: 1.75%
7.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,274 average adjusted gross income)
0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($236 average AGI)Lake County: 0.07%California average: 0.11% 4.79% relocated to other counties in California ($22,981 average AGI) 2.48% relocated to other states ($13,057 average AGI)Lake County: 2.48%California average: 2.40%
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.8 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 10.2
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.7 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 13.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.4 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 6.6
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 12,838 (10,272 aged, 2,566 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 16%
Household type by relationship
11,558 spouses, 15,217 children (13,674 natural, 413 adopted, 1,130 stepchildren), 1,181 grandchildren, 404 brothers or sisters, 421 parents, 744 other relatives, 1,831 non-relatives
Size of family households: 7,570 2-persons, 3,100 3-persons, 2,561 4-persons, 1,277 5-persons, 479 6-persons, 402 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 6,962 1-person, 1,448 2-persons, 129 3-persons, 10 4-persons, 35 5-persons, 11 6-persons.
89.8% of residents of Lake County speak English at home. 7.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (54% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 17% speak English not well, 10% don't speak English at all). 1.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (74% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 8% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all). 0.6% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (47% speak English very well, 34% speak English well, 18% speak English not well). 0.1% of residents speak other language at home (68% speak English very well, 9% speak English well, 12% speak English not well, 11% don't speak English at all).
In fiscal year 2004: Federal Government expenditure: $433,221,000 ($6722 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $9,902,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $198,051,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $132,926,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $1,977,000 Federal grants: $86,027,000 Federal procurement contracts: $4,641,000 ($1,775,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $9,599,000 ($897,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $3,761,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $14,335,000 Federal Government insurance: $310,252,000
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 6.85 millions of gallons per day (45% from ground, 55% from surface)
53% of Lake County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 48% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 82% lived in California.
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $91,700
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)
Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)
Sewerage: $4,089,000
Solid Waste Management: $2,386,000
Elementary & Secondary Education - Other: $151,000
Regular Highways: $60,000
Parks & Recreation: $12,000
Housing & Community Development: $0
Police Protection: $281,000
Housing & Community Development: $133,000
Elementary & Secondary Education: $131,000
Health - Other: $99,000
Corrections - Other: $64,000
Regular Highways: $62,000
Parks & Recreation: $60,000
Central Staff Services: $51,000
Health Services - Other: $13,526,000
Welfare - Other: $10,486,000
Elementary & Secondary Education: $10,118,000
Corrections - Other: $7,835,000
Police Protection: $6,956,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $6,954,000
Regular Highways: $6,585,000
General - Other: $5,789,000
Sewerage: $3,741,000
Financial Administration: $2,684,000
Central Staff Services: $2,537,000
Solid Waste Management: $2,474,000
Natural Resources - Other: $1,492,000
Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,279,000
Libraries: $734,000
Parks & Recreation: $497,000
Welfare, Cash Assistance - Other: $294,000
Air Transportation: $146,000
Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $64,000
General Support: $120,000
Health & Hospitals: $115,000
All Other: $412,000
Health & Hospitals: $94,000
Interest Earnings: $2,066,000
Property Sale Other: $57,000
Rents: $29,000
Judicial: $76,000
General - Other: $68,000
Corrections - Other: $62,000
Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $35,000
Welfare - Other: $30,000
Central Staff: $12,000
Health - Other: $11,000
Housing & Community Development: $1,000
Education: $13,153,000
Health & Hospitals: $8,773,000
All Other: $6,408,000
General Support: $5,729,000
Highways: $4,250,000
Housing & Community Development: $42,000
Total General Sales: $2,236,000
NEC: $1,826,000
Other Selective Sales: $719,000
Public Utilities: $647,000
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