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Susanville, California

Introduction to Susanville, California

Susanville, California, in Lassen county, is 75 miles NW of Reno, Nevada (center to center) and 134 miles N of Sacramento, California. There are 13,541 residents in the city.

Susanville History

The earliest settlers in this area were lead by Isaac Roop and Peter Lassen. They formed a separate territory for themselves called Nataqua which was later attached to Nevada and Isaac Roop became the first governor. A few years later it was discovered that the area was a part of California. The city was renamed Susanville for the name of Isaac Roop’s daughter Susan.

Susanville and nearby Attractions

  • US Eagle Lake Ranger District
  • Lassen National Forest
  • Memorial Park
  • Riverside Park

Things To Do In Susanville

Susanville offers a relaxed and healthy life for its citizens, as well as visitors. Since it is located among forested mountains, it offers plenty of opportunities for hunting, hiking, fishing, boating and cycling. The city also has a golf course.

Susanville Transportation

Susanville is served by the Reno/ Tahoe International Airport.

Susanville Higher Education

Higher education opportunities are available at Lassen Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySusanville Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Susanville Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Susanville Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Susanville Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Susanville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Susanville, CA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity107
Age of the Population24
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty45
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents58
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime34
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