Fort Bidwell

Census-designated place in Modoc County, California

Aerial view of Fort Bidwell, California
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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.

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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Living in Fort Bidwell

Median home value
$168,100
Median rent
$542/mo
Median age
36
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Fort Bidwell, CA population

Fort Bidwell had 180 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census180
Density56 per sq mi (22 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fort Bidwell at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyModoc County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population180 (2020)
Land area3.20 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation4,564 ft (1,391 m)
Coordinates41.8633° N, 120.1594° W
ZIP code96112
Census code (GEOID)0625030

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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