Redwood-Potter, California

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Population in July 2007: 11,545.
Males: 5,910  (51.2%)
Females: 5,635  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

38.8 years
California median age:

33.3 years

Zip code: 95470

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,891 (it was $39,496 in 2000)
Redwood-Potter:

$71,891
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,744 (it was $20,142 in 2000)

Redwood-Potter CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $485,158 (it was $165,600 in 2000)
Redwood-Potter:

$485,158
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $543,293; detached houses: $599,740; townhouses or other attached units: $578,121; in 2-unit structures: $619,716; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $580,324; mobile homes: $187,001; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $113,877
March 2022 cost of living index in Redwood-Potter: 106.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Redwood-Potter, CA (2000)
    • 8,94876.8%White alone
    • 1,88816.2%Hispanic
    • 3873.3%American Indian alone
    • 2842.4%Two or more races
    • 800.7%Asian alone
    • 370.3%Black alone
    • 200.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 140.1%Other race alone
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Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 324.3 square miles.

Population density: 36 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Redwood-Potter CCD:

0.8% ($1,351)
California:

0.8% ($1,564)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Rosa, CA (63.9 miles , pop. 147,595).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Contra Costa, CA (103.7 miles , pop. 236,008).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (448.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Redwood Valley, CA (1.2 miles ),
Calpella, CA (1.9 miles ),
Potter Valley, CA (2.4 miles ),
Ukiah, CA (3.1 miles ),
Talmage, CA (3.3 miles ),
Willits, CA (3.4 miles ),
Brooktrails, CA (3.8 miles ),
Soda Springs, CA (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 39.28 N, Longitude: 123.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 707

Distribution of median household income in Redwood-Potter, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
California:

5.1%
Most common industries in Redwood-Potter, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Wood products (5.3%)
  • Health care (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Social assistance (9.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Redwood-Potter, CA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.0%)

Average climate in Redwood-Potter, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Redwood-Potter, California average temperatures Redwood-Potter, California average precipitation Redwood-Potter, California humidity Redwood-Potter, California wind speed Redwood-Potter, California snowfall Redwood-Potter, California sunshine Redwood-Potter, California clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.0. This is about average.

City:

79.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.453. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.453
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 5.43. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.43
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 21.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 10.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.3
U.S.:

8.1

Earthquake activity:

Redwood-Potter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6492% 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 89.6 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 158.2 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 86.7 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
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 138.8 miles away from Redwood-Potter center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 139.7 miles away from Redwood-Potter center
On 9/1/1994 at 15:15:53, a magnitude 7.1 (6.6 MB, 7.0 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 156.1 miles away from Redwood-Potter 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 Mendocino County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 8, Landslides: 6, Mudslides: 5, Fires: 4, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Redwood-Potter:

  • MENDOCINO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • UKIAH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER/HOSPITAL D Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • ADVENTIST HEALTH HOME CARE AND HOSPICE SVCS (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; WILLITS, CA)
  • UKIAH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 11 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • REDWOOD COVE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • UKIAH HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • EMERALD HILLS (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; UKIAH, CA)

Amtrak stations near Redwood-Potter:

  • 10 miles: UKIAH (711 E. PERKINS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 12 miles: WILLITS (COMMERCIAL ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Redwood-Potter:

  • Mendocino College (about 7 miles; Ukiah, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,263)
  • Santa Rosa Junior College (about 64 miles; Santa Rosa, CA; FT enrollment: 13,047)
  • Sonoma State University (about 72 miles; Rohnert Park, CA; FT enrollment: 7,796)
  • California State University-Chico (about 79 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Napa Valley College (about 87 miles; Napa, CA; FT enrollment: 3,780)
  • Butte College (about 88 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)
  • Yuba College (about 91 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Redwood-Potter: Leonard Ranch (A), Presley Ranch (B), Louisiana Pacific Sawmill (C), Ascherman Ranch (D), Todd Ranch (E), Mann Ranch (F), Fords Ranch (G), Lamb Ranch (H), Mitchell Ranch (I), Hartstone Camp (J), Greenfield Ranch (K), Fritsche Ranch (L), Guntley Ranch (M), Ingle Ranch (N), Mid Mountain Ranch (O), Near Ranch (P), Potter Valley Rancheria (Q), Sanhedrin Lookout (R), Pomo Picnic Area (S), Oak Grove Picnic Area (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Lakes and reservoirs: Mud Lake (A), Lily Pad Lake (B), Mill Pond (C), Van Arsdale Reservoir (D), Leonard Lake (E), Mill Pond (F), Lake Lee (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Boyes Creek (A), Cold Creek (B), Corral Creek (C), Daugherty Creek (D), East Fork Russian River (E), Fisher Creek (F), Forsythe Creek (G), Gates Creek (H), Hanson Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Mendocino County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

54.6%
Whole state:

69.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

11.3%
Whole state:

14.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.3%

People in group quarters in Redwood-Potter in 2000:

  • 89 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
  • 24 people in religious group quarters
  • 19 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 19 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 6 people in other group homes
  • 4 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 3 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

For population 15 years and over in Redwood-Potter:

Marital status in Redwood-Potter, CA
  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

For population 25 years and over in Redwood-Potter:

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
California average:

16.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Redwood-Potter, CA (based on Mendocino County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,08111
Other6,01429
Evangelical Protestant4,91254
Mainline Protestant2,73025
Orthodox--
None59,104-
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: 51
Mendocino County:

5.93 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Mendocino County:

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
This county:

4.42 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 119
Here:

13.84 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Mendocino County:

7.1%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

20.4%
State:

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

19.5%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Redwood-Potter:

  • KLLK (1250 AM; 5 kW; WILLITS, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KUKI (1400 AM; 1 kW; UKIAH, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPMO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MENDOCINO, CA; Owner: JPR FOUNDATION INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KIQI (1010 AM; 35 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF SAN FRANCISCO LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Redwood-Potter:

  • KUKI-FM (103.3 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KZYZ (91.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KWNE (94.5 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BROADCASTING CORP. OF MENDICINO CTY.)
  • KQPM (105.9 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • K264AH (100.7 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K296ES (107.1 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KNTI (99.5 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KPRA (89.5 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K242AD (96.3 FM; BOONVILLE, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KMKX (93.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: RADIO MILLENNIUM L L C)
  • KZYX (90.7 FM; PHILO, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KSRT (107.1 FM; CLOVERDALE, CA; Owner: POINT BROADCASTING)
  • K209EU (89.7 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHKL (91.9 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZYX-FM1 (90.7 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KNDL (89.9 FM; ANGWIN, CA; Owner: HOWELL MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLVR (91.9 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXTS (100.9 FM; CALISTOGA, CA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • KYOE (102.3 FM; POINT ARENA, CA; Owner: DEL MAR TRUST)
  • KFGY (92.9 FM; HEALDSBURG, CA; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF SANTA ROSA LICENSE LLC)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • SF40855A, 8100 E Side Potter Valley Rd (Lat: 39.227806 Lon: -123.065000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQLQ383,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19575.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 19575.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz... (+28 more), Grant Date: 04/14/2020, Expiration Date: 03/29/2030, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Redwood-Potter, CA
  • 37.0%Utility gas
  • 28.4%Wood
  • 20.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.6%Electricity
  • 2.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%Other fuel
  • 0.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Redwood-Potter, CA
  • 31.5%Utility gas
  • 26.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.8%Wood
  • 15.5%Electricity
  • 3.6%Other fuel
  • 3.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.8%Solar energy


Redwood-Potter compared to California state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.

Redwood-Potter on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: beverage and tobacco products (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: beverage and tobacco products (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: repair and maintenance (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: motor vehicle operators except bus and truck drivers (population 5,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: wood products (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: art and design workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: child care workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: agricultural workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: farm supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: sporting goods, camera, and hobby and toy stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
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