Fort Bidwell
Census-designated place in Modoc County, California

Fort Bidwell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Modoc County, California, with 180 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,564 ft (1,391 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Pine Creek, 11.2 miles NW.
- 180residents (2020 Census)
- 4,564 ftelevation · 1,391 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.3 km²
- 56 / sq mipopulation density
- 96112ZIP code
About Fort Bidwell
Fort Bidwell (Northern Paiute: yammussu) is a census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States. It is located 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Alturas, at an elevation of 4564 feet (1391 m). Its population is 180 as of the 2020 census, up from 173 from the 2010 census.
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- Median home value
- $168,100
- Median rent
- $542/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Fort Bidwell had 180 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 180 |
|---|---|
| Density | 56 per sq mi (22 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Bidwell at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Modoc County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 180 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.20 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,564 ft (1,391 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8633° N, 120.1594° W |
| ZIP code | 96112 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0625030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Bidwell
- New Pine Creek11.2 mi NW
- New Pine Creek, OR12.1 mi NW
- Lake City15.4 mi S
- Cedarville23.1 mi S
- Lakeview, OR24.8 mi NW
- Daphnedale Park31.8 mi SW
- Alturas32.8 mi SW
- Eagleville37.7 mi S
- Plush, OR39.7 mi N
- California Pines40.6 mi SW
- Canby47.1 mi SW
- Likely47.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Bidwell
What county is Fort Bidwell in?
Fort Bidwell is in Modoc County, California.
What is the population of Fort Bidwell, CA?
180 people lived in Fort Bidwell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Bidwell, CA?
The ZIP code of Fort Bidwell is 96112.
What is the elevation of Fort Bidwell?
4,564 feet (1,391 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Bidwell?
New Pine Creek (11.2 mi), New Pine Creek (12.1 mi), Lake City (15.4 mi), Cedarville (23.1 mi), Lakeview (24.8 mi).
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