Lake City
Census-designated place in Modoc County, California
Lake City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Modoc County, California, with 71 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,626 ft (1,410 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedarville, 8.4 miles S.
- 71residents (2020 Census)
- 4,626 ftelevation · 1,410 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 12 / sq mipopulation density
- 96115ZIP code
About Lake City
Lake City (formerly, Tri-Lake City) is a census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States. It is located 8.5 miles (14 km) north-northwest of Cedarville, at an elevation of 4,626 feet (1,410 m). Its population is 71 as of the 2020 census, up from 61 from the 2010 census.
The first post office at Lake City opened in 1868. Lake City's ZIP Code is 96115.
A 1913 book described Lake City as being near Upper Alkali Lake and having a population of about 150.
The city is mentioned in the 1995 travel novel California Fault by author Thurston Clarke, when he referenced the area of Modoc County by his great-grandfather's travels in the 1850s in the Fandango Pass.
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Lake City had 71 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 71 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Modoc County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 71 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.82 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,626 ft (1,410 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6453° N, 120.2221° W |
| ZIP code | 96115 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639472 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake City
- Cedarville8.4 mi S
- Fort Bidwell15.4 mi N
- Daphnedale Park19.4 mi SW
- Alturas20.2 mi SW
- Eagleville23.2 mi S
- New Pine Creek24.0 mi N
- New Pine Creek, OR25.0 mi N
- California Pines28.0 mi SW
- Likely32.3 mi SW
- Canby36.9 mi W
- Lakeview, OR38.4 mi N
- Madeline43.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Lake City
What county is Lake City in?
Lake City is in Modoc County, California.
What is the population of Lake City, CA?
71 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake City, CA?
The ZIP code of Lake City is 96115.
What is the elevation of Lake City?
4,626 feet (1,410 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake City?
Cedarville (8.4 mi), Fort Bidwell (15.4 mi), Daphnedale Park (19.4 mi), Alturas (20.2 mi), Eagleville (23.2 mi).
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