Lookout
Census-designated place in Modoc County, California
Lookout is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Modoc County, California, with 68 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,144 ft (1,263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bieber, 5.3 miles S.
- 68residents (2020 Census)
- 4,144 ftelevation · 1,263 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.2 km²
- 12 / sq mipopulation density
- 96054ZIP code
About Lookout
Lookout (formerly, Whitley's Ford) is a census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States. It is located 11 miles (18 km) west of Adin, at an elevation of 4144 feet (1263 m). Its population is 68 as of the 2020 census, down from 84 from the 2010 census. Lookout's ZIP Code is 96054.
The Whitley's Ford post office operated from 1874 to 1875. The Lookout post office opened in 1880. The original name honors James W. Whitley, a local hotelier. The name Lookout recalls how Native Americans used nearby hills as observation points.
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- Median age
- 26.8
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Lookout had 68 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 68 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lookout at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Modoc County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 68 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.46 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,144 ft (1,263 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2104° N, 121.1530° W |
| ZIP code | 96054 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0643126 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lookout
- Bieber5.3 mi S
- Nubieber8.0 mi S
- Adin10.2 mi E
- McArthur17.9 mi SW
- Fall River Mills20.6 mi SW
- Canby21.6 mi NE
- Little Valley21.8 mi S
- Cassel28.5 mi SW
- California Pines28.9 mi NE
- Johnson Park31.9 mi SW
- Hat Creek33.5 mi SW
- Likely33.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lookout
What county is Lookout in?
Lookout is in Modoc County, California.
What is the population of Lookout, CA?
68 people lived in Lookout at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lookout, CA?
The ZIP code of Lookout is 96054.
What is the elevation of Lookout?
4,144 feet (1,263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lookout?
Bieber (5.3 mi), Nubieber (8.0 mi), Adin (10.2 mi), McArthur (17.9 mi), Fall River Mills (20.6 mi).
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