Willow Creek, California
Willow Creek, California | ||
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FIPS code 06-85642 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1660182 | |
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willow Creek, California |
Willow Creek (formerly China Flat)
Willow Creek sits along the Trinity River. Willow Creek is described as a "rugged mountain community nestled in the heart of the Six Rivers National Forest." This area of California is located in the Trinity/Shasta/Cascade Region, near the Oregon border, and is easily reached via State Routes 299 and 96 (the "Bigfoot Scenic Byway").
The town is approximately 50 miles south of where the
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Willow Creek was served for many decades by the weekly Klamity Kourier newspaper, which closed in 2006 and was quickly replaced by the Bigfoot Valley News.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 30.6 square miles (79 km2), which include 30.3 square miles (78 km2) of land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of water.
The CDP in 2000, according to the United States Census Bureau, was larger with a total area of 204.5 square miles (530 km2), which included 204.4 square miles (529 km2) of land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of water.
Climate
This region experiences much warmer summers than locations near the coast, such as county seat
Climate data for Willow Creek, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1968–present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
76 (24) |
85 (29) |
96 (36) |
105 (41) |
112 (44) |
119 (48) |
115 (46) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
80 (27) |
65 (18) |
119 (48) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 59.6 (15.3) |
67.1 (19.5) |
76.6 (24.8) |
86.1 (30.1) |
93.7 (34.3) |
100.1 (37.8) |
105.6 (40.9) |
105.0 (40.6) |
99.9 (37.7) |
86.2 (30.1) |
69.3 (20.7) |
58.8 (14.9) |
107.8 (42.1) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.5 (11.9) |
57.0 (13.9) |
63.0 (17.2) |
69.9 (21.1) |
77.6 (25.3) |
86.2 (30.1) |
95.2 (35.1) |
94.5 (34.7) |
87.9 (31.1) |
74.6 (23.7) |
58.8 (14.9) |
50.4 (10.2) |
72.4 (22.4) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 44.3 (6.8) |
46.3 (7.9) |
50.4 (10.2) |
55.1 (12.8) |
60.9 (16.1) |
67.6 (19.8) |
74.0 (23.3) |
73.3 (22.9) |
67.7 (19.8) |
58.5 (14.7) |
49.1 (9.5) |
43.3 (6.3) |
57.5 (14.2) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 35.0 (1.7) |
35.5 (1.9) |
37.8 (3.2) |
40.3 (4.6) |
44.1 (6.7) |
49.0 (9.4) |
52.7 (11.5) |
52.0 (11.1) |
47.4 (8.6) |
42.4 (5.8) |
39.3 (4.1) |
36.1 (2.3) |
42.6 (5.9) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 29.0 (−1.7) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
33.2 (0.7) |
37.2 (2.9) |
41.5 (5.3) |
46.6 (8.1) |
46.3 (7.9) |
42.2 (5.7) |
34.1 (1.2) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
Record low °F (°C) | 17 (−8) |
13 (−11) |
22 (−6) |
24 (−4) |
27 (−3) |
29 (−2) |
34 (1) |
39 (4) |
32 (0) |
22 (−6) |
19 (−7) |
5 (−15) |
5 (−15) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 10.16 (258) |
7.75 (197) |
7.02 (178) |
3.81 (97) |
2.50 (64) |
0.94 (24) |
0.22 (5.6) |
0.31 (7.9) |
0.69 (18) |
2.86 (73) |
7.46 (189) |
11.76 (299) |
55.48 (1,410.5) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.9 (2.3) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.0 (2.5) |
2.5 (6.3) |
Source 1: NOAA[11] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1991–2020)[12] |
History
The indigenous people from here are part of the Tsnungwe or South Fork Hupa and are speakers of the Hupa Language.[13] Willow Creek's first non-indigenous settlers were Chinese laborers from the mining and lumber camps, which earned the town the name China Flat.[4] The China Flat post office opened in 1878, and changed its name to Willow Creek in 1915.[4]
Demographics
2010
The
The Census reported that 1,699 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 11 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 812 households, out of which 161 (19.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 353 (43.5%) were
The population was spread out, with 287 people (16.8%) under the age of 18, 100 people (5.8%) aged 18 to 24, 366 people (21.4%) aged 25 to 44, 642 people (37.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 315 people (18.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.
There were 1,108 housing units at an average density of 36.2 per square mile (14.0/km2), of which 812 were occupied, of which 525 (64.7%) were owner-occupied, and 287 (35.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.2%. 1,087 people (63.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 612 people (35.8%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the
There were 772 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. Of all households, 31.6% were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,276, and the median income for a family was $35,720. Males had a median income of $33,375 versus $27,955 for females. The
Politics
In the
Federally, Willow Creek is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman.[18]
See also
References
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willow Creek, California
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Big Foot Days Willow Creek California". www.seecalifornia.com.
- ^ Samuel Lamerson
- ^ Bigfoot Valley News
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/TwoRiversTribune
- ^ Per Google Maps
- ^ "Willow Creek, California Koppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Willow Creek 1NW, CA". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Eureka". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ Tsnungwe Place Names, by Tsnungwe Tribal Elders, 1994
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Willow Creek 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.
- ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- ^ "California's 2nd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
External links
- Media related to Willow Creek, California at Wikimedia Commons