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High dessert with warm, dry, summers and cold wet winters. High/low temperature. January 40.16; July 88/45. Annual precipitation: valleys 8”, mountains 35”. Alturas elevation is 4300'.
The total population of Modoc County is 9,678. The city of Alturas is home to 3,021 people. Most of the county's residents live in outlying areas and small communities.
The average price for an urban home is $65,000—$70,000. The value of rural property is determined to a large extent on the attached acreage and the availability of such services as water. The average rent for an approximate 950 square foot apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths, excluding utilities except water is $300 per month.
Public education is offered by five school systems, including seven elementary schools, three intermediate schools, and four high schools. A community college outreach is located in Alturas, and is available through Alliance for Workforce Development, with a private sector emphasis. If you would like more information on our schools here are their addresses and phone numbers:
Modoc County Office of Education ~ Click here to get more information about our schools located here in Modoc County.
Alturas Elementary
809 West 8th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Principals Office (530) 233-7601
Attendance Office (530) 233-7602
Arlington Elementary School
Hwy 299
Canby, CA 96015
Office (530) 233-4962
South Fork Elementary
Hwy 395
Likely, CA 96116
Office (530) 233-4923
State Line Elementary
Co. Rd. 45
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
Office (530) 946-4172
Modoc Middle School
906 West 4th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Principals Office (530) 233-7501
Attendance Office (530) 233-7507
Modoc High School
906 North Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Principals Office (530) 233-7301
Attendance Office (530) 233-7303
County:
Board of Supervisors, five members
Planning Commissions, five members
County General Plan
County Seat: Alturas
45 special districts
City of Alturas:
City Council, five members
Planning Commission, five members
City General Plan
Highways: State Routes 299 & 139, US Highway 395.
Railroad: Southern Pacific, Lake County, Oregon Shoreline, Goose Lake 55.
Air: Alturas Municipal Airport (general aviation, corporate aircraft, basic utility stage one, fixed base operator fuel, two runways, flying service, hanger space, car rental.)
Major Western: Reno, 168; Phoenix, 1100; Denver, 925.
Major National: Chicago, 1790; Dallas, 2138; Kansas City, 1560.
*Six outlying public airports with one runway each and limited or no services at: Adin, Newell, California Pines, Ft. Bidwell, Eagleville, and Cedarville.
West Coast: Portland, 447; San Francisco, 360; Los Angeles, 617.
Alturas Chamber of Commerce
522 S. Main Street
Alturas CA 96101
(530) 233-4434
Alturas Chamber Of Commerce Web Site
Surpise Valley Chamber of Commerce
518 Main Street
Cedarville CA 96104
(530) 279-2001
Alturas Elks Lodge #1756
619 N Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Lodge-(530) 233-2929
Alturas Emblem Club
P.O. Box 395
Alturas, CA 96101
Alturas Lions Club
P.O. Box 876
Alturas, CA 96101
Alturas Rotary Club
P.O. Box 1601
Alturas, CA 96101
Alturas Rural Volunteer Fire Department
310 N. Rine Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Alturas Toastmasters
P.O. Box 1222
Alturas, CA 96101
Alturas Volunteer Fire Department
103 S. Howard St.
Alturas, CA 96101
American Legion Post #163
P.O. Box 163
Alturas, CA 96101
American Legion Auxiliary
P.O. Box 1444
Alturas, CA 96101
Boys Scouts of America
HC 3 Box 340
Alturas, CA 96101
California Pines Volunteer Fire Department
HCR4 Box 43006
Alturas, CA 96101
California Pines VFD Auxiliary
HC04 Box 44033
Alturas, CA 96101
Camp Fire Boys & Girls
301 N East Street
Alturas, CA 96101
County Farm Advisor
202 W. 4th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Crazy Quilters
P.O. Box 688
Alturas, CA 96101
Delta Omega/Beta Sigma Phi
P.O. Box 118
Alturas, CA 96101
Disabled American Veterans
HCR 3 Box 9
Alturas, CA 96101
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
HC4 Box 49016
Alturas, CA 96101
Ducks Unlimited
P.O. Box 703
Alturas, CA 96101
Alturas Garden Club
HC 04 Box 43008
Alturas, CA 96101
4-H Advisor
202 West 4th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Grange Women's Association
P.O. Box 878
Alturas, CA 96101
Masonic Lodge #248
P.O. Box 1939
Alturas, CA 96101
M Bar P
P.O. Box 1575
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc County Arts Council
212 West 3rd Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc Art Center
317 S. Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc Historical Society
P.O. Box 1689
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc County Horsemans Association
P.O. Box 513
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc County Cattlemans Association
P.O. Box 1578
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc County Cattlewomen's Association
P.O. Box 711
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc Medical Center Auxiliary
P.O. Box 349
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc Shrine Club
P.O. Box 107
Davis Creek, CA 96108-0107
Modoc County Taxpayers Association
HC 4 Box 45026
Alturas, CA 96101
M.P.A.C.
ACT Niles Theater
127 Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Native Daughters/Golden West
P.O. Box 85
Davis Creek, CA 96108
Senior Citizens Center
906 West 4th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Sheriff's Posse
P.O. Box 1681
Alturas, CA 96101
Trout Unlimited
P.O. Box 672
Alturas, CA 96101
Veterans of Foreign Wars
HC 4 Box 49016
Alturas, CA 96101
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
1310 Spruce Street
Alturas, CA 96101
SURPRISE VALLEY:
Water:
Cedarville County Water District
(530) 279-2310
Sewer:
Septic Systems
Electricity:
Pacific Power & Light
Costumer Services:
1-888-221-7070
Surprise Valley Electrification
Highway 299
Alturas CA 96101
1-866-843-2667
Surprise Valley Electrification Corporation Website
CENTRAL MODOC:
Water & Sewer:
City of Alturas Water & Sewer
200 W. North
Alturas CA 96101
(530) 233-2052
Electricity:
Pacific Power & Light
Costumer Services:
1-888-221-7070
Surprise Valley Electrification
Highway 299
Alturas CA 96101
1-866-843-2667
BIG VALLEY:
Water:
Private Wells
Sewer:
Adin Community Services District
Electricity:
Surprise Valley Electrification
Highway 299
Alturas CA 96101
1-866-843-2667
Libraries: Alturas, Adin, Cedarville, Davis Creek
Hospitals -
Alturas: Modoc Medical Medical Center
228 McDowell Ave
Alturas CA 96101
www.modocmedicalcenter.org
Cedarville: Surprise Health Care District
745 Main Street
Cedarville CA 96104
(530) 279-6111
Churches: 22
Newspaper:
Modoc County Record
201 West Carlos
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-2632
Radio:
KCNO AM, Alturas
KYAX FM, Alturas
KALT FM, Alturas
Cable: TCI, Alturas
Cable Television:
Charter Communications
1-866-731-5420
Bank of America
205 N. Main Street
Alturas CA 96101
(530) 233-3456
U.S. Bank
346 N. Main Street
Alturas CA 96101
(530) 233-4116
Plumas Bank
510 N. Main Street
Alturas CA 96101
(530) 233-1999
Intermountain Farm Credit
(Lending Institution Dealing with Agricultural Loans)
403 E. Hwy 395
Alturas CA 96101
(530) 233-4304
Property tax assessment
Basic rate: 1% of assessed valuation; state relief available for homeowners and renters.
Personal income tax:
Figured on a progressive scale.
Best Western—Trailside Inn
343 North Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-4111
Drifters Inn
US Highway 395
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-2428
Super Eight Motel
511 North Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3545
Essex Motel
1216 North Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-2821
Frontier Motel
1033 North Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3383
Hacienda Motel
201 East 12th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Niles Hotel
304 South Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3261 or 233-2454
Rim Rock Motel
US 395
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-5455
Wagon Wheel Motel
308 West 12th Street
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-5866
RV & Trailer Parks:
Brass Rail Campground
US 395
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-2906
Nifty's Mobile Home Park & RV
1401 Thomason Lane
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-5322
Sully's Trailer Lodge
County Road 56
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-2253 or 233-5347
Hot Springs:
Surprise Valley Hot Springs
(530) 279-2040
Bed & Breakfast
Dorris House
County Road 57
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-3786
Mill Creek Lodge B&B
County Road 64
Likely, CA 96116
(530) 233-4934
Cockrell's Guest Ranch
Star Road 11-A
Cedarville CA 96104
(530) 279-2209
J.K. Metzger
520 Main Street
P.O. Box 291
Cedarville CA 96104
(530) 279-2650
Mahogony Ridge Guest Ranch
300-A County Road 64-D
P. O. Box 485
Likely, California 96116-0485
(530) 233-4996
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