Alturas, CA

Alturas, California

Alturas, California is 114 miles NE of Redding, California (center to center) and 207 miles N of Sacramento, California. It is in Modoc county. The population of the city is 2,892.

The People and Families of Alturas

In Alturas, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alturas had a median family income of $31,385.

Political Inclinations

Among Alturas political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Alturas Housing

Of the housing in Alturas, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in California. Property taxes in Alturas are low by California standards.

Commuting

In Alturas, 86% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Alturas features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Alturas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Alturas, CA

Comparing Alturas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Alturas Almanac

Alturas Climate

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Alturas Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Alturas, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Alturas Public Libraries

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Alturas Hospitals

MODOC MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Local)
228 W MCDOWELL ST
(530) 233-5131
Emergency Service: No

Alturas High Schools (2004)

MODOC HIGH
900 N. MAIN ST.
530-233-7201
Serves 326 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

SPECIAL EDUCATION
139 W. HENDERSON ST.
530-233-7110
A Special Education School
Serves 36 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 2.7

WARNER HIGH (CONT.)
906 W. FOURTH ST.
530-233-7201
A Non-traditional School
Serves 9 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9

MODOC COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
112 E. 2ND ST.
530-233-7146
A Non-traditional School
Serves 8 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8

Alturas Colleges

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