Catheys Valley, California

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Population in 2010: 825.
Males: 376  (45.7%)
Females: 449  (54.3%)
Median resident age:

61.7 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95306.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,790
Catheys Valley:

$59,790
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,953

Catheys Valley CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $364,737
Catheys Valley:

$364,737
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $597,041; detached houses: $661,609; mobile homes: $249,567
March 2022 cost of living index in Catheys Valley: 92.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.0%

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  • Races in Catheys Valley, CA (2022)
    • 53975.3%White alone
    • 14920.8%Hispanic
    • 71.0%Asian alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Catheys Valley, California as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Catheys Valley is 245 to 1.


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Ancestries: Portuguese (12.5%), English (6.5%), American (6.0%), German (5.4%), French (5.0%), Russian (4.1%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 1321 feet

92 residents are foreign born (9.3% Latin America, 2.4% Europe).

This place:

12.8%
California:

26.5%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Merced, CA (22.7 miles , pop. 63,893).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fresno, CA (48.1 miles , pop. 427,652).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (250.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Mariposa, CA (2.8 miles ),
Hornitos, CA (3.0 miles),
Bootjack, CA (3.5 miles ),
Midpines, CA (3.5 miles ),
Planada, CA (4.0 miles ),
Le Grand, CA (4.0 miles ),
Tuttle, CA (4.3 miles),
University of California Merced, CA (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 37.43 N, Longitude: 120.10 W

Area code: 209

Distribution of median household income in Catheys Valley, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Catheys Valley, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 93.3. This is worse than average.

City:

93.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 7.07. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.07
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 10.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

8.1

Earthquake activity:

Catheys Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 8421% 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 163.6 miles away from Catheys Valley center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 179.0 miles away from Catheys Valley center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 181.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 94.7 miles away from the city center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 132.7 miles away from Catheys Valley center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 254.0 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 Mariposa County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Winter Storms: 4, Fires: 3, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Catheys Valley:

  • JOHN C. FREMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT DP/SNF (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MARIPOSA, CA)

Amtrak stations near Catheys Valley:

  • 9 miles: MARIPOSA (12TH & JESSIE STS.) - Bus Station . Services: public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 13 miles: MIDPINES (YOSEMITE BUG YOUTH HOSTEL, HWY 140) - Bus Station

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

  • University of California-Merced (about 19 miles; Merced, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,981)
  • Merced College (about 22 miles; Merced, CA; FT enrollment: 6,973)
  • California State University-Stanislaus (about 42 miles; Turlock, CA; FT enrollment: 7,054)
  • University of Phoenix-Central Valley Campus (about 44 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 2,109)
  • Heald College-Fresno (about 46 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • Institute of Technology Inc (about 47 miles; Clovis, CA; FT enrollment: 2,483)
  • California State University-Fresno (about 47 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 18,993)

Public elementary/middle school in Catheys Valley:

  • SIERRA FOOTHILL CHARTER (Location: 4952 SCH HOUSE RD., Grades: KG-8, Charter school)

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Notable locations in Catheys Valley: Cathay Fire Control Station (A), Stonehouse (B), Guadalupe Lookout (C), Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Catheys Valley Fire Station (D), Mariposa County Fire Department Company 23 Catheys Valley (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Catheys Valley Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Catheys Valley: Catheys Valley Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Logan Mankins - 2005 NFL player (New England Patriots, born: Mar 10, 1982).

Mariposa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.2%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Catheys Valley:

Marital status in Catheys Valley, CA
  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 69.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 1.2%

For population 25 years and over in Catheys Valley:

  • High school or higher: 90.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Catheys Valley, CA (based on Mariposa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,6713
Evangelical Protestant2,04820
Mainline Protestant5783
Other4315
None10,523-
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: 12
This county:

6.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Mariposa County:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

3.33 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Mariposa County:

5.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Mariposa County:

23.2%
California:

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

14.2%
State:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Catheys Valley:

  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KVVY (1580 AM; 10 kW; MERCED, CA; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KWRU (940 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA)
  • KYOS (1480 AM; 5 kW; MERCED, CA; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTIQ (1660 AM; 10 kW; MERCED, CA; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTNS (1060 AM; 5 kW; OAKHURST, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA SIERRA CORPORATION)
  • KOOR (790 AM; 10 kW; CLOVIS, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KLOK (1170 AM; 50 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Catheys Valley:

  • KAMB (101.5 FM; MERCED, CA; Owner: CENTRAL VALLEY BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • KABX-FM (97.5 FM; MERCED, CA; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KDJK (103.9 FM; MARIPOSA, CA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KEFR (89.9 FM; LE GRAND, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KUBB (96.3 FM; MARIPOSA, CA; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORP. OF MONTEREY INC)
  • KCIV (99.9 FM; MOUNT BULLION, CA; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMPO (88.7 FM; MODESTO, CA; Owner: RADIO BILINGUE, INC.)
  • K214CT (90.7 FM; MARIPOSA, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KLVY (91.1 FM; FAIRMEAD, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KHTN (104.7 FM; LOS BANOS, CA; Owner: BUCKLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBKY (94.1 FM; MERCED, CA; Owner: KM RADIO OF MERCED, L.L.C.)
  • KHOP (95.1 FM; OAKDALE, CA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMMM (107.1 FM; MADERA, CA; Owner: ILLINOIS LOTUS CORP)
  • KAAT (103.1 FM; OAKHURST, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA SIERRA CORPORATION)
  • KMGV (97.9 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFNO (90.3 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLBN (105.1 FM; AUBERRY, CA; Owner: LOTUS COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KOQO-FM (101.9 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KRNC (105.9 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSKS (93.7 FM; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Catheys Valley:

  • K15ET (Channel 15; FRESNO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMPH-CA (Channel 17; MERCED-MARIPOSA, CA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING INCORPORATED)
  • K49EO (Channel 49; MODESTO, CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KAZV-LP (Channel 14; MODESTO, CA; Owner: FRANK & LINDA AZEVEDO)

Catheys Valley fatal accident list:

Sep 28, 2018 05:43 PM, Sr-140, Lat: 37.446756, Lon: -120.073272, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 13, 2011 10:43 AM, Sr-140, Lat: 37.425361, Lon: -120.106644, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 3, 2008 87:99 PM, Sr-140, Lat: 37.446990, Lon: -120.073530, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.5mTotal length
  • $401,000Total costs
  • 33,890Total average daily traffic
  • 1,654Total average daily truck traffic
  • 35,820Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Catheys Valley, CA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31910-1919
  • 61920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Catheys Valley, CA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 2611 Granite Lane (Lat: 37.438278 Lon: -120.108222), Structure height: 22.2 m, Call Sign: KNKN240
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • CATHEYSVALLYFFS, 2203 Hwy 140 (Lat: 37.408278 Lon: -120.127250), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: KVR77,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.300 MHz, 159.330 MHz, 159.390 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/2014, Expiration Date: 01/11/2025, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia-Pacific Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5096, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • CTHY.CA01, Off Hwy 140 On Top Of Schultz Mountain (Lat: 37.445167 Lon: -120.145889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 10.7 m, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WQJP366,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2008, Expiration Date: 11/14/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2019, Certifier: Sloane Castleman, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • cthyca03, Off Hwy Indian Gulch Rd, On Top Of Santa Cruz Mtn (Lat: 37.457000 Lon: -120.203000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WQRI747,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/23/2023, Expiration Date: 05/22/2033, Certifier: Sloane Castleman, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Schultz, Schulz Mountain (Lat: 37.445167 Lon: -120.145861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQVG298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+47 more), Grant Date: 02/02/2015, Expiration Date: 02/02/2025, Certifier: Peter Sorensen, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: AA6LY, Licensee ID: L00170939, Grant Date: 12/28/2017, Expiration Date: 03/03/2028, Cancellation Date: 04/05/2019, Certifier: Walter J Greene, Registrant: Walter J Greene, 5016 Creekfront Rd, Catheys Valley, CA 95306

  • Call Sign: K6YO, Licensee ID: L01111387, Grant Date: 01/27/2006, Expiration Date: 04/23/2016, Cancellation Date: 07/01/2006, Certifier: John Pellock, Registrant: John Pellock, 4769 School House Rd, Catheys Valley, CA 95306

  • Call Sign: NA6J, Licensee ID: L01059035, Grant Date: 09/02/2005, Expiration Date: 11/28/2015, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2017, Certifier: Michael Pellock, Registrant: Michael Pellock, 4955 School House Rd, Catheys Valley, CA 95306

  • Call Sign: KI6SGI, Licensee ID: L01417488, Grant Date: 06/13/2018, Expiration Date: 07/23/2028, Certifier: Robert M Mcallister, Registrant: Robert M Mcallister, 5629 Bear Creek Dr, Catheys Valley, CA 95306

  • Call Sign: KJ6LVG, Licensee ID: L01608267, Grant Date: 10/06/2020, Expiration Date: 12/15/2030, Certifier: Craig R Ponnequin, Registrant: Craig R Ponnequin, 4857 School House Road, Catheys Valley, CA 95306

  • Call Sign: KJ6QAE, Licensee ID: L01649335, Grant Date: 05/27/2021, Expiration Date: 07/08/2031, Certifier: Marc Sanchez, Registrant: Marcos Sanchez 341, 4713 School House Rd., Catheys Valley, CA 95306

  • Call Sign: KK6RPO, Licensee ID: L01918952, Grant Date: 01/29/2015, Expiration Date: 01/29/2025, Certifier: Randall B Ridenhour, Registrant: Randall B Ridenhour, 5566 Bear Creek Drive, Catheys Valley, CA 95306


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-360-A1D (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 131RC, N131RC, N-131RC, Serial Number: 376-96, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 03/18/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 04/21/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Clay Dba Nordman, 3642 Guadalupe Fire Rd, Catheys Valley, CA 95306, Other Owners: Agra Farms Cal
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 313MW, N313MW, N-313MW, Serial Number: 24-1637, Year manufactured: 1959, Certificate Issue Date: 07/15/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): George S Clover, 3310 Elizabeth Ln, Catheys Valley, CA 95306, Other Owners: Robin R Clover
  • Aircraft: SOCATA TBM 700 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 701CN, N701CN, N-701CN, Serial Number: 260, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 07/01/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 04/25/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Clay Nordman, 3642 Guadalupe Fire Rd, Catheys Valley, CA 95306
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7054Y, N7054Y, N-7054Y, Serial Number: 30-65, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 08/14/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 11/01/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Clay L Nordman, 3642 Old Hwy, Catheys Valley, CA 95306

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Catheys Valley, CA
  • 44.3%Electricity
  • 20.7%Wood
  • 14.8%Other fuel
  • 9.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.0%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Catheys Valley, CA
  • 71.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.6%Utility gas


Catheys Valley compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Catheys Valley on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Germany (population 500+)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Europe (population 500+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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