Markleeville, California
Markleeville | ||
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FIPS code 06-45988 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1659065, 2408184 |
Markleeville (formerly, Markleville)[5] is a census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Alpine County, California, United States. The population was 191 at the 2020 census,[6] down from 210 at the 2010 census.
History
Jacob J. Marklee founded a
A post office opened in Markleeville in 1863.[5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.5 square miles (17 km2), all land. The region comprising Markleeville is Alpine in appearance, with lush grassy valley areas. There is a hot spring, and a state park with a campground. Excellent hiking trails abound.
Climate
According to the
Markleeville has warm to hot summers with only occasional rainfall, mostly from afternoon and evening thunderstorms; nights are usually well below 50 °F (10 °C). Winters are somewhat cold and often snowy. The average January temperatures are a maximum of 45.7 °F or 7.6 °C and a minimum of 17.4 °F or −8.1 °C. The average July temperatures are a maximum of 84.5 °F (29.2 °C) and a minimum of 43.1 °F or 6.2 °C. There are an average of 15.7 afternoons with highs of 90 °F or 32.2 °C or higher and an average of 221.7 mornings with lows of 32 °F or 0 °C or lower, including 5.4 mornings falling to or below 0 °F or −17.8 °C, and 8.1 afternoons that do not top freezing. The record high temperature was 102 °F (38.9 °C) on July 11, 1931. The record low temperature was −25 °F (−31.7 °C) on December 22, 1990.
Average annual precipitation is 19.18 inches or 487.2 millimetres. There are an average of 59 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest calendar year was 1996 with 38.35 inches (974.1 mm) and the driest year was 1917 with 11.74 inches (298.2 mm). The most precipitation in one month occurred in January 1914 with 16.13 inches (409.7 mm). The most precipitation in 24 hours was 4.72 inches (119.9 mm) on December 3, 1950. Average annual snowfall is 82.9 inches or 2.11 metres, and snow depths of over 60 inches or 1.52 metres were recorded during the very cold months of January 1916 and February 1922 – the average depth of snow on the ground in January being 8 inches or 0.20 metres. The snowiest year was 1916 with 144.0 inches (3.66 m), including 99.0 inches (2.51 m) in January 1916.[9]
Climate data for Markleeville, California (045356) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
69 (21) |
80 (27) |
82 (28) |
90 (32) |
94 (34) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
87 (31) |
75 (24) |
67 (19) |
102 (39) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.7 (7.6) |
46.9 (8.3) |
53.8 (12.1) |
58.9 (14.9) |
66.4 (19.1) |
75.6 (24.2) |
84.5 (29.2) |
84.7 (29.3) |
77.8 (25.4) |
67.0 (19.4) |
53.4 (11.9) |
44.6 (7.0) |
63.3 (17.4) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.4 (−8.1) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
33.1 (0.6) |
38.1 (3.4) |
43.1 (6.2) |
42.1 (5.6) |
35.5 (1.9) |
28.1 (−2.2) |
21.8 (−5.7) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
Record low °F (°C) | −20 (−29) |
−21 (−29) |
−15 (−26) |
9 (−13) |
10 (−12) |
24 (−4) |
26 (−3) |
25 (−4) |
18 (−8) |
6 (−14) |
−7 (−22) |
−25 (−32) |
−25 (−32) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.72 (94) |
3.14 (80) |
2.10 (53) |
1.26 (32) |
0.99 (25) |
0.60 (15) |
0.39 (9.9) |
0.46 (12) |
0.47 (12) |
0.93 (24) |
2.11 (54) |
3.01 (76) |
19.18 (486.9) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 21.8 (55) |
19.2 (49) |
13.1 (33) |
4.8 (12) |
1.4 (3.6) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.6 (1.5) |
5.6 (14) |
16.1 (41) |
82.9 (209.86) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 60 |
Source: Western Regional Climate Center[10] |
Demographics
2010
At the
The whole population lived in households; no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.
There were 100 households, 19 (19%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 47 (47%) were
The population was spread out, with 39 people (19%) under the age of 18, 3 people (1%) aged 18 to 24, 42 people (20%) aged 25 to 44, 92 people (44%) aged 45 to 64, and 34 people (16%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 50.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
There were 194 housing units at an average density of 29.7 per square mile (11.5/km2), of which 100 were occupied, of which 63 (63%) were owner-occupied, and 37 (37%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2%; the rental vacancy rate was 10%. 133 people (63% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 77 people (37%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
Of the 92 households, 21% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51% were married couples living together, 8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38% were non-families. 30% of households were one person, and 9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.6.
The age distribution was 17% under the age of 18, 4% from 18 to 24, 31% from 25 to 44, 34% from 45 to 64, and 15% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median household income was $46,563 and the median family income was $63,750. Males had a median income of $49,375 versus $25,972 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $40,774. About 7% of families and 15% of the population were below the
Arts and culture
Markleeville hosts an annual bicycle ride called the Death Ride - Tour of the California Alps.[13] The route goes over five passes for a total distance of 129 miles and over 15,000 feet of elevation gain. In 2010 3,500 riders participated and 2,417 completed the full course of 5 mountain passes.[14]
References
- ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ "California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ^ U.S. Census Archived 2012-01-25 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Markleeville CDP, California". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Marklee's Cabin Site (No. 240 California Historical Landmark)". Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide. National Geographic. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ^ "Marklee's Cabin Site". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "MARKLEEVILLE, CALIFORNIA - Climate Summary".
- ^ "Period of Record Monthly Climate Summary". Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved June 16, 2014.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Markleeville CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Course - Death Ride". Death Ride. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "Rider Stats - Death Ride". Death Ride. Retrieved January 16, 2016.