County population in 2012: 9,327 (30% urban, 70% rural); it was 9,449 in 2000 County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 1,369 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 1,417 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 2,675 Renter-occupied apartments: 1,278 (it was 1,109 in 2000)
% of renters here:
29%
State:
44%
Land area: 3944 sq. mi. Water area: 259.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 2 people per square mile
(very low).
Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Modoc County: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (23.4%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (21.0%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (10.9%).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,109 (0.6%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $783 (0.6%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 15.8%
(15.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.6% for Black residents, 19.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.6% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 32.8% for other race residents, 22.4% for two or more races residents) Median age of residents in 2010: 46 years old
(Males: 45 years old, Females: 46 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 49 years old, Black residents: 34 years old, American Indian residents: 34 years old, Asian residents: 44 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 25 years old, Other race residents: 25 years old)
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
21.5%
Whole state:
14.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
7.3%
Whole state:
6.3%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Modoc County is $479 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $627 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $893 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Modoc County: Bowman Ranch (A), Meeks Place (B), Mount Vida Vista Scene Viewpoint (C), Lilly Lake Picnic Area (D), Cave Lake Campground (E), Turner Ranch (F), Pundy Ranch (G), Area of Modoc War Fortifications (H), Buck Creek Guard Station (I), Lava Campground (J), Manuels Camp (K), Adin station (L), Fitzhigh Creek Ranch (M), Beet Camp (N), Corporation Ranch (O), Boyd Spring Ranch (P), Ambrose Station Pumphouse (Q), Crowder Flat Ranger Station (R), Willow Creek Ranch (S), West Valley Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Indian Cemetery (1), Cedarville Cemetery (2), Eagleville Cemetery (3), Willow Ranch Cemetery (4), Adin Cemetery (5), Likely Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Harvey Lake (A), Patterson Lake (B), Curtis Waterhole (C), Lindemenn Lake (D), Mud Lake (E), Upper Lake (F), Mud Lake (G), Big Mud Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bolan Creek (A), Boles Creek (B), Bottle Creek (C), Buck Creek (D), Cantrall Creek (E), Canyon Creek (F), Cedar Creek (G), Dutch Flat Creek (H), Gleason Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Modoc County include: Ash Creek Wildlife Area (1), Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge (2), Infernal Caverns Battleground Memorial Monument (3), Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (4), Long Bell State Game Refuge 1N (5), Chimney Rock Historical Monument (6), Evans and Bailey Historical Monument (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 192 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 77.1% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Number of foreign born residents: 556 (30% naturalized citizens)
Modoc County:
5.9%
Whole state:
26.2%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 97
1990 to 1994: 83
1985 to 1989: 94
1980 to 1984: 60
1975 to 1979: 62
1970 to 1974: 22
1970 to 1974: 24
1965 to 1969: 114
Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.4 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 83.9%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 3,281
One, attached: 89
Two: 53
3 or 4: 47
5 to 9: 46
10 to 19: 35
20 or more: 86
Mobile homes: 1,109
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 61
Housing units in Modoc County with a mortgage: 732 (71 second mortgage, 54 home equity loan, 5 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 682
Here:
51.8% with mortgage
State:
79.0% with mortgage
Religion statistics:
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 19.53%
Here
19.5%
USA
50.2%
Total adherents: 1,845 Total congregations: 20
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Catholic Church
LDS (Mormon) Church
Assemblies of God
United Church of Christ
Southern Baptist Convention
Adherents
708 (38.4%)
280 (15.2%)
225 (12.2%)
171 (9.3%)
127 (6.9%)
Congregations
2 (10.0%)
2 (10.0%)
2 (10.0%)
3 (15.0%)
2 (10.0%)
Name
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Conservative Baptist Association of America
Churches of Christ
Episcopal Church
Other
Adherents
97 (5.3%)
85 (4.6%)
48 (2.6%)
44 (2.4%)
60 (3.3%)
Congregations
2 (10.0%)
2 (10.0%)
2 (10.0%)
1 (5.0%)
2 (10.0%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Average size of farms: 1423 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $122,746 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $305.28 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 37.26% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $121,704 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 17.73% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 86.03% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $101,726 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 88.79% Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 12.35 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.02% All wheat for grain: 3763 harvested acres Vegetables: 2,000 harvested acres
Tornado activity:
Modoc County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below California state average. It is 67.9 times below overall U.S. average.
Earthquake activity:
Modoc County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below California state average. It is 50% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/21/1993 at 03:28:55, a magnitude 6.0 (5.7 MB, 5.8 MS, 6.0 MW, 5.9 ML, Depth: 6.6 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 82.4 miles away from the county center, causing 2 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 1 other deaths) On 9/21/1993 at 05:45:33, a magnitude 6.0 (5.6 MB, 5.8 MS, 6.0 MW, 6.0 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.7 miles away from the county center On 12/4/1993 at 22:15:19, a magnitude 5.4 (5.2 MB, 5.2 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.4 ML, Depth: 5.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 82.6 miles away from the county 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 97.8 miles away from Modoc County center On 9/21/1993 at 06:14:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.7 miles away from the county center On 6/30/2004 at 12:21:45, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 50.3 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
California Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3248): September 13, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3248, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
California Severe Storms/Flooding, Incident Period: December 28, 1996 to April 1, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1155): January 4, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1155, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Incident Period: February 13, 1995 to April 19, 1995, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1046): March 12, 1995, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1046, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Landslide, Flood
California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Incident Period: January 3, 1995 to February 10, 1995, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1044): January 10, 1995, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1044, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Landslide, Flood
California Severe Storm, Winter Storm, Mud & Landslides, Flooding, Incident Period: January 5, 1993 to March 20, 1993, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-979): February 3, 1993, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-979, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Storm, Landslide, Flood
California SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: February 12, 1986 to March 10, 1986, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-758): February 21, 1986, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-758, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
California Drought, Incident Period: January 20, 1977, Emergency Declared (EM-3023): January 20, 1977, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3023, Natural disaster type: Drought
California SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: February 16, 1970, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-283): February 16, 1970, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-283, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
California SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: January 26, 1969, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-253): January 26, 1969, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-253, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
California Heavy Rains & Flooding, Incident Period: December 24, 1964, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-183): December 24, 1964, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-183, Natural disaster type: Flood, Heavy Rain
The number of natural disasters in Modoc County (10) is near the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8 Emergencies Declared: 2
Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Mexico (62%)
Canada (10%)
United Kingdom (5%)
Iran (4%)
Melanesia (4%)
Germany (2%)
Japan (2%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Modoc County (%):
United States or American (14%)
English (13%)
Irish (12%)
German (12%)
French (except Basque) (4%)
Scotch-Irish (3%)
Dutch (2%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 2,573 (73%)
Carpooled: 378 (11%)
Bus or trolley bus: 1 (0%)
Streetcar or trolley car: 1 (0%)
Motorcycle: 8 (0%)
Bicycle: 34 (1%)
Walked: 221 (6%)
Other means: 31 (1%)
Worked at home: 287 (8%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
People in group quarters in Modoc County, California in 2000:
152 people in other nonhousehold living situations
140 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
77 people in nursing homes
24 people in halfway houses
9 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
5 people in unknown juvenile institutions
5 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
People in group quarters in Modoc County, California in 2010:
126 people in other noninstitutional facilities
116 people in state prisons
60 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
28 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
14 people in workers’ group living quarters and job corps centers
13 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $38,822.
9.17% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,868 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
9.17%
California average:
5.75%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.98% relocated from other counties in California ($26,558 average AGI)
3.18% relocated from other states ($10,309 average AGI)
Modoc County:
3.18%
California average:
1.75%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
8.31% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,265 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
8.31%
California average:
6.27%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.77% relocated to other counties in California ($12,357 average AGI)
4.54% relocated to other states ($18,903 average AGI)
Modoc County:
4.54%
California average:
2.40%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 12.2 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 9.0
Births per 1000 population in Modoc County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.5 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.2
Deaths per 1000 population in Modoc County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 10.2 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 7.3
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Modoc County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,826 (1,520 aged, 306 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 20% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 17%
Household type by relationship:
Households: 9,329
In family households: 7,566 (1,897 male householders, 714 female householders)
2,003 spouses, 2,286 children (2,075 natural, 56 adopted, 155 stepchildren), 168 grandchildren, 55 brothers or sisters, 50 parents, 104 other relatives, 245 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 1,763 (748 male householders (597 living alone)), 705 female householders (597 living alone)), 310 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 357 (217 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 1,450 2-persons, 493 3-persons, 370 4-persons, 164 5-persons, 84 6-persons, 50 7-or-more-persons.
88.7% of residents of Modoc County speak English at home.
8.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (52% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 22% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
1.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (98% speak English very well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (84% speak English very well, 16% speak English not well).
1.1% of residents speak other language at home (83% speak English very well, 8% speak English well, 8% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $95,575,000 ($9957 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $15,875,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $28,502,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $14,281,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $2,596,000 Federal grants: $17,525,000 Federal procurement contracts: $17,257,000 ($11,997,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $15,415,000 ($2,802,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $311,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $4,597,000 Federal Government insurance: $13,672,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 407
Here:
43 per 1000 residents
State:
77 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 566
Here:
59 per 1000 residents
State:
34 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +75
Here:
+8 per 1000 residents
State:
+39 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: +171
Here:
+18 per 1000 residents
State:
-18 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Modoc County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.14 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
5.5
State:
5.8
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.5
State:
3.5
Year house built
2005 or later: 40
2000 to 2004: 101
1990 to 1999: 434
1980 to 1989: 852
1970 to 1979: 1,090
1960 to 1969: 422
1950 to 1959: 525
1940 to 1949: 456
1939 or earlier: 954
Rooms in houses/apartments in Modoc County, California
61% of Modoc County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 47% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 70% lived in California.
Modoc County:
61.0%
State average:
52.5%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 5552
Northeast: 225
Midwest: 745
South: 625
West: 1675
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $48,300
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 4%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Modoc County
46.0 years
35.0 years
(49.3%)
(50.7%)
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