Yuba City, CA

Yuba City, California

Introduction to Yuba City, California

Yuba City is located in Sutter County in the Sacramento Valley. The Feather River is nearby. The county includes the beautiful Sutter Buttes, known as "The World's Smallest Mountain Range." Yuba City is the major center for shopping and business for the region. Agriculture, lumber and wood, food processing facilities and the Beale Air Force bases are major factors for the economy. The town has a large Sikh community. The Punjabi population residing in Yuba-Sutter Area is one of the largest Sikh populations in the country.

History

The vast majority of the region was included in a substantial land grant named "New Helvetia" which was given to John Sutter by the Spanish. Yuba City was established in 1849 on acreage acquired from John Sutter by Samuel Brannan, Henry Cheever and Pierson Reading. It was utilized as a supply center for the minors during the Gold Rush. When the Gold Rush ended settlers began to arrive in Yuba City due to the fertile soil and agriculture soon became a primary factor for the economy.

Attractions

• The Community Memorial Museum of Sutter County includes a large number of the region's historic artifacts including Maidu Indian relics.
• Sutter County Courthouse is an example of Classical Revival architecture.
• Sutter County Hall of Records showcases Romanesque architecture.
• Sleep Train Amphitheater offers well known entertainers.
• The nearby Bicentennial Living Witness Tree is more than 200 years old and is one of the oldest oak trees identified in the country.
• Gold Trader Flat/Yuba-Feather Museum is a replica of a historic mining town.
• Plumas Street offers a vast number of unique shops.
• The Acting Company.
• The Yuba-Sutter Children's Music Theater.
• Ponderosa Theater Company.

Events

The notable Sikh parade attracts Sikhs from all over the country, Canada, the United Kingdom and other regions of the world. The Cultural Celebration is an annual event which celebrates ethnic traditions and incldudes music, artwork and a variety of food.

Outdoor Activities

The region is known for pheasant, goose and duck hunting. Excellent fishing opportunities for trout, sturgeon, salmon, steelhead and other types of fish are available in the Feather, Sacramento and Yuba rivers. Residents and visitors enjoy hiking in the privately owned Sutter Buttes and guided tours are offered by a few nature organizations. Boating is available in the region's rivers and lakes.

The Audubon Society Bobelaine Ecological Reserve includes hiking trails and is known for bird watching. The nearby Gray Lodge State Wildlife Refuge is the destination of millions of birds on a yearly basis, especially waterfowl.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 12%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Yuba City, CA

Comparing Yuba City 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
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age 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
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
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
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

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

Yuba City Almanac

Yuba City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Yuba City Public Libraries

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Yuba City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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Yuba City High Schools (2004)

YUBA CITY HIGH
850 B ST.
530-674-4900
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,949 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

YUBA CITY CHARTER
990 KLAMATH LANE #15
530-822-9031
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 392 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 30.2

POWELL (ALBERT) CONTINUATION
1875 CLARK AVE.
530-822-5210
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 215 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

SPECIAL EDUCATION
463 SECOND ST.
530-822-2900
A Special Education School
Serves 204 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.9

ALTERNATIVE/OPPORTUNITY
256 WILBUR AVE.
530-822-5120
A Non-traditional School
Serves 147 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

YUBA CITY UNIFIED ALTERNATIVE
1877 CLARK AVE.
530-822-5244
A Non-traditional School
Serves 125 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 27.8

Yuba City Colleges

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