Elk Creek
Census-designated place in Glenn County, California
Elk Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Glenn County, California, with 138 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stonyford, 15.9 miles S.
- 138residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 94 / sq mipopulation density
- 95939ZIP code
About Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a census-designated place in Glenn County, California, United States. It is located 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Willows, at an elevation of 745 feet (227 m).
The 2020 census reported that Elk Creek's population was 138. It is home to the smallest public high school in California, which has an enrollment of about 35 students in grades 7 through 12. The Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians, founded in 1907, is located approximately seven miles north of the town and conducts business in Elk Creek. The best-known landmark nearby is a mountain named Bidwell Point.
The first post office at Elk Creek opened in 1872.
The town of Elk Creek is just north of Stony Gorge Reservoir. Elk Creek, the town's namesake, runs out of the Coast Range mountains to the east into Stony Creek. Stony Creek runs from the dam at Stony Gorge into another lake a bit further up the map called Black Butte Lake. Hunting is restricted to shotguns and bows.
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- Median household income
- $85,313
- Median home value
- $184,400
- Median age
- 59.1
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Elk Creek had 138 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 138 |
|---|---|
| Density | 94 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk Creek at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Glenn County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 138 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.48 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5987° N, 122.5323° W |
| ZIP code | 95939 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0622006 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk Creek
- Stonyford15.9 mi S
- Artois18.4 mi E
- Willows18.7 mi E
- Paskenta19.7 mi N
- Lodoga20.4 mi S
- Orland21.1 mi NE
- Flournoy23.2 mi N
- Rancho Tehama Reserve28.5 mi N
- Maxwell28.6 mi SE
- Corning29.4 mi NE
- Hamilton City29.5 mi E
- Princeton30.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Elk Creek
What county is Elk Creek in?
Elk Creek is in Glenn County, California.
What is the population of Elk Creek, CA?
138 people lived in Elk Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk Creek, CA?
The ZIP code of Elk Creek is 95939.
What is the elevation of Elk Creek?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk Creek?
Stonyford (15.9 mi), Artois (18.4 mi), Willows (18.7 mi), Paskenta (19.7 mi), Lodoga (20.4 mi).
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