Alturas
City in Modoc County, California
Alturas is a city in Modoc County, California, with 2,715 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,370 ft (1,332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Daphnedale Park, 1.2 miles N.
- 2,715residents (2020 Census)
- 4,370 ftelevation · 1,332 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 956 / sq mipopulation density
- 96101ZIP code
About Alturas
Alturas (Spanish for "Heights"; Achumawi: q̓ússi álléq̓tawí) is the only incorporated city in Modoc County, California, United States, of which it is also the county seat. Located in the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California, the city had a population of 2,715 at the 2020 census. Alturas is located at the confluence of the south and north forks of the Pit River, east of the center of Modoc County, at an elevation of 4,370 feet (1,330 m). Alturas is one of the largest cities in the region and a local economic hub.
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- Median household income
- $59,896
- Median home value
- $170,100
- Median rent
- $833/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Alturas had 2,715 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,715 |
|---|---|
| Density | 956 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alturas at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Modoc County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,715 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.84 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,370 ft (1,332 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4891° N, 120.5513° W |
| ZIP code | 96101 |
| Official website | cityofalturas.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0601444 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alturas
- Daphnedale Park1.2 mi N
- California Pines7.9 mi SW
- Canby17.6 mi W
- Likely18.3 mi S
- Cedarville19.7 mi E
- Lake City20.2 mi NE
- Eagleville25.5 mi SE
- Adin29.0 mi SW
- Madeline30.5 mi S
- Fort Bidwell32.8 mi NE
- Lookout36.7 mi SW
- New Pine Creek36.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Alturas
What county is Alturas in?
Alturas is in Modoc County, California.
What is the population of Alturas, CA?
2,715 people lived in Alturas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alturas, CA?
The ZIP code of Alturas is 96101.
What is the elevation of Alturas?
4,370 feet (1,332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alturas?
Daphnedale Park (1.2 mi), California Pines (7.9 mi), Canby (17.6 mi), Likely (18.3 mi), Cedarville (19.7 mi).
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