Ukiah, CA

Ukiah, California

Introduction to Ukiah, California

Ukiah, California, in Mendocino county, is 55 miles NW of Santa Rosa, California and 100 miles NW of Sacramento, California. The city has a population of 15,497.

Ukiah History

Ukiah was founded in 1856 as a part of Sonoma County. With the creation of Mendocino County in 1859, Ukiah was selected as the county seat. The area is actually part of the Yokayo Rancho, which was a Spanish land grant in Alta California. The lumber boom of the late 1940s supported a large part of Ukiah’s early population, as the logging of redwoods was a major industry at that time.

Ukiah and nearby Attractions

• Mendocino County Library
• Grace Hudson Museum
• Mendocino County Juvenile Hall
• Ukiah Municipal Gas Works
• Ukiah Municipal Golf Course
• Twelfth District Fairgrounds

Things To Do In Ukiah

Visitors to the city of Ukiah would enjoy a tour of the museums, libraries and various city halls around the town. Ukiah has a number of playgrounds and amusement parks that offer fun rides and other entertainment opportunities for both adults and children. One can go to the municipal golf course for a round of golf with friends. A walk down Ukiah's streets offer visitors the opportunity to observe the city’s charming shops and businesses. World-renowned local wines, microbrews, and brandies can be enjoyed in the company of strolling musicians and acoustic bands. The city also hosts a street festival called the Cinco De Mayo Festival and Fair that provides cultural entertainment. The Ukiah Main Street Program showcases stand-up comedians in the city’s Comedy Alley.

Ukiah Transportation

Sonoma County Airport serves the area's local air transportation needs, as Sacramento International is the closest major airport.

Ukiah Higher Education

Mendocino College is the local college.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Ukiah, CA

Comparing Ukiah 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age 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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

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

Crime

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

Ukiah Almanac

Ukiah Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ukiah Public Libraries

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Ukiah Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ukiah residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

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Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ukiah, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ukiah Hospitals

UKIAH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER/HOSPITAL D
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
275 HOSPITAL DRIVE
(707) 462-6631
Emergency Service: Yes

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Wal-Mart in Ukiah

Ukiah High Schools (2004)

UKIAH HIGH
1000 LOW GAP ROAD
707-463-5253
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,914 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

SOUTH VALLEY HIGH (CONT.)
445 S. DORA ST.
707-463-5220
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 174 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

MENDOCINO COUNTY COMMUNITY
2240 EASTSIDE RD.
707-467-5000
A Non-traditional School
Serves 157 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

ACCELERATED ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY
1059 NORTH STATE STREET
707-463-7080
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 142 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

REDWOOD ACADEMY OF UKIAH
1059 N. STATE STREET
707-467-0500
A charter school.
Serves 138 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23

WEST HILLS JUVENILE HALL COURT
585 LOW GAP RD.
707-463-4119
A Non-traditional School
Serves 71 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

BLACK OAK CHARTER
401 B TALMAGE RD.
707-463-2166
Serves 42 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

Ukiah Colleges

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Mendocino College

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