Colusa, CA

Colusa, California

Introduction to Colusa, California

Colusa, California, in Colusa county, is 36 miles S of Chico, California and 51 miles NW of Sacramento, California. As of the year 2000 census, 5,402 people lived in Colusa.

Colusa History

In 1849, Charles D. Semple purchased the land that later became Colusa. In 1850, Semple founded the city under the name Colusi, but it was changed to Colusa in 1854. The area’s first post office was established in 1851. Because the city is located along the Southern Pacific Railroad, it developed rapidly and gradually became an ideal resting place for travelers.

Colusa and nearby Attractions

• Colusa - Sacramento River State Recreation Area
• Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
• Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
• Sacramento Valley Museum
• Woodland Opera House State Historic Park
• Community Memorial Museum

Things To Do In Colusa

The Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area and the Woodland Opera House State Historic Park are popular local tourist spots. The Sacramento Valley Museum and the Community Memorial Museum are nearby as well. Every year, the city also hosts the Colusa County Fair.

Colusa Transportation

Sacramento International is the nearest major airport.

Colusa Higher Education

Butte College, California State University-Chico and Yuba College are nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Colusa, CA

Comparing Colusa 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Colusa Almanac

Colusa Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Colusa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Colusa Hospitals

COLUSA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
199 EAST WEBSTER ST
(530) 458-5821
Emergency Service: Yes

Colusa High Schools (2004)

COLUSA HIGH
901 COLUS AVE.
530-458-2156
A Title I school.
Serves 422 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

COLUSA ALTERNATIVE HOME
819 COLUS AVE.
530-458-2232
A Non-traditional School
Serves 62 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 31

SPECIAL EDUCATION
400-A FREMONT ST.
530-458-8891
A Special Education School
Serves 36 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 1.9

COLUSA ALTERNATIVE HIGH (CONT.)
817 COLUS AVE.
530-458-2232
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 24 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8

COLUSA COUNTY COMMUNITY
345 FIFTH ST. SUITE DEF
530-458-0332
A Non-traditional School
Serves 12 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12

Colusa Colleges

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