Lake Almanor West, California

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Population in 2010: 270.
Population change since 2000: -17.9%
Males: 159  (58.9%)
Females: 111  (41.1%)
Median resident age:

75.5 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 96020.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $152,535 (it was $48,092 in 2000)
Lake Almanor West:

$152,535
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $113,194 (it was $29,294 in 2000)

Lake Almanor West CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $694,835 (it was $328,000 in 2000)
Lake Almanor West:

$694,835
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $751,226; detached houses: $756,045
March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Almanor West: 93.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Lake Almanor West, CA (2022)
    • 28990.6%White alone
    • 154.7%Two or more races
    • 30.9%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Scottish (49.7%), Italian (10.8%), German (9.6%), Swedish (6.4%), English (5.7%), European (5.7%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Land area: 2.30 square miles.

Population density: 117 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.6%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,873 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,103 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chico, CA (47.9 miles , pop. 59,954).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (117.0 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (452.9 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Almanor, CA (1.4 miles),
Lake Almanor Country Club, CA (1.8 miles ),
Prattville, CA (1.8 miles),
Chester, CA (2.2 miles ),
Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA (2.2 miles ),
Hamilton Branch, CA (2.5 miles ),
East Shore, CA (2.6 miles),
Canyondam, CA (2.9 miles)

Latitude: 40.24 N, Longitude: 121.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 530

Distribution of median household income in Lake Almanor West, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Almanor West, CA in 2022
Lake Almanor West satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

8.5%
California:

5.1%

Average climate in Lake Almanor West, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 73.0. This is about average.

City:

73.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2006 was 28.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 18.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.88. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.88
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Lake Almanor West-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 5687% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 182.2 miles away from Lake Almanor West center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 196.0 miles away from Lake Almanor West center
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 231.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 151.3 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 173.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 205.1 miles away from Lake Almanor West center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Plumas County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 5, Landslides: 4, Fires: 3, Mudslides: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lake Almanor West topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Almanor West:

  • SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CHESTER, CA)
  • INDIAN VALLEY HOSPITAL D P SNF (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; GREENVILLE, CA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Almanor West:

  • Butte College (about 47 miles; Oroville, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,649)
  • California State University-Chico (about 49 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Shasta College (about 65 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • Yuba College (about 79 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • University of Nevada-Reno (about 88 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 15,092)
  • Truckee Meadows Community College (about 88 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 6,919)
  • Sierra College (about 100 miles; Rocklin, CA; FT enrollment: 11,488)

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Plumas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

84.3%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.2%
Whole state:

7.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lake Almanor West:

Marital status in Lake Almanor West, CA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 96.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 3.5%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Almanor West:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.6%
  • Unemployed: 12.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 47.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Almanor West, CA (based on Plumas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,66723
Catholic1,2164
Mainline Protestant8468
Other7646
None15,514-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Plumas County:

5.83 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Plumas County:

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 38
Plumas County:

18.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Plumas County:

26.0%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Plumas County:

13.9%
California:

17.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lake Almanor West:

64.1%
California:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

63.2%
California:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Lake Almanor West:

27.8
California:

28.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lake Almanor West:

10.0%
California:

20.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lake Almanor West:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lake Almanor West:

34.4%
State:

31.5%

General health condition:
Lake Almanor West:

66.0%
California:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.1%
California:

80.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lake Almanor West, CA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Almanor West:

  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPCO (1370 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, CA; Owner: CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPAY (1290 AM; 5 kW; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KNRO (1670 AM; 10 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Almanor West:

  • K205EJ (88.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KTOR (99.7 FM; WESTWOOD, CA; Owner: SIERRA RADIO, INC.)
  • KBNF (98.9 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K209AY (89.7 FM; CHESTER, CA; Owner: THE UNIV. FOUND. CA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KHJQ (92.3 FM; SUSANVILLE, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHGQ (100.3 FM; QUINCY, CA; Owner: KEILY MILLER)
  • KRDG (105.3 FM; SHINGLETOWN, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • K216CF (91.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: YOUR CHRISTIAN COMPANION NETWORK, INC.)
  • KLVC (88.3 FM; MAGALIA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLVB-FM (102.7 FM; RED BLUFF, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZAP (96.7 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC.)
  • KHSL-FM (103.5 FM; PARADISE, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCHO (91.7 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: UNIV. FOUNDATION/CA. ST. UNIV. CHICO)
  • KMXI (95.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNCQ (97.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KFMF (93.9 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC)
  • KHAP (89.1 FM; CHICO, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KJDX (93.3 FM; SUSANVILLE, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KNCA (89.7 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: OREGON STATE BOARD OF HIGHER ED.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.1mTotal length
  • 35Total average daily traffic
  • 68Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Almanor West, CA
  • 88.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Almanor West, CA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lake Almanor West compared to California state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Lake Almanor West on our top lists:

  • #100 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest residents"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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