1. All Cities
  2. California, CA smaller cities, CA small cities
  3. Glenn County
  4. Elk Creek, California

Elk Creek, California

Submit your own pictures of this place and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2010: 163.
Males: 107  (65.9%)
Females: 56  (34.1%)
Median resident age:

73.9 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip code: 95939

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,786
Elk Creek:

$63,786
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,766

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $320,760
Elk Creek:

$320,760
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $189,686; detached houses: $198,118; mobile homes: $202,748
March 2022 cost of living index in Elk Creek: 92.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

Compare current foreclosures near your location:

Check out more offers near your location.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram



According to our research of California and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Elk Creek, California as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elk Creek is 162 to 1.


Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.

Ancestries: Scottish (50.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 750 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chico, CA (38.5 miles , pop. 59,954).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (92.6 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (445.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Dogtown, CA (3.1 miles ),
Stonyford, CA (4.0 miles),
Artois, CA (4.3 miles ),
Willows, CA (4.4 miles ),
Paskenta, CA (4.4 miles),
Orland, CA (4.6 miles ),
Lodoga, CA (4.6 miles),
Flournoy, CA (4.7 miles)

Latitude: 39.61 N, Longitude: 122.54 W

Area code: 530

Distribution of median household income in Elk Creek, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elk Creek, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.7%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 73.9. This is about average.

City:

73.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 15.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.53. This is significantly better than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

5.53
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Elk Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6537% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 113.8 miles away from Elk Creek center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 176.4 miles away from Elk Creek center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 96.1 miles away from Elk Creek center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 139.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 159.6 miles away from Elk Creek center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 273.8 miles away from Elk Creek center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Glenn County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 2, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Airports located in Elk Creek:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elk Creek:

  • California State University-Chico (about 38 miles; Chico, CA; Full-time enrollment: 14,838)
  • Mendocino College (about 47 miles; Ukiah, CA; FT enrollment: 2,263)
  • Butte College (about 48 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)
  • Yuba College (about 63 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • Shasta College (about 72 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • Santa Rosa Junior College (about 81 miles; Santa Rosa, CA; FT enrollment: 13,047)
  • University of California-Davis (about 85 miles; Davis, CA; FT enrollment: 30,845)

Public high schools in Elk Creek:

Public elementary/middle school in Elk Creek:

See full list of schools located in Elk Creek

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear place borders

Notable locations in Elk Creek: Elk Creek Butte Lookout (A), Elk Creek Fire Protection District - Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Elk Creek: Elk Creek Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Elk Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Glenn County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.9%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Elk Creek:

Marital status in Elk Creek, CA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 93.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in Elk Creek:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.1
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elk Creek, CA (based on Glenn County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,1123
Evangelical Protestant2,64831
Mainline Protestant1,3439
Other8325
Black Protestant1911
None16,996-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Glenn County:

1.79 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Glenn County:

1.07 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

5.01 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Glenn County:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Glenn County:

7.8%
State:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Glenn County:

24.6%
State:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.9%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Elk Creek:

  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KPAY (1290 AM; 5 kW; CHICO, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elk Creek:

  • KTHU (100.7 FM; CORNING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KALF (95.7 FM; RED BLUFF, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF CHICO, INC)
  • KKCY (103.1 FM; COLUSA, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KWNE (94.5 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BROADCASTING CORP. OF MENDICINO CTY.)
  • KQPM (105.9 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KRCX-FM (99.9 FM; MARYSVILLE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • K296ES (107.1 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KNCQ (97.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KNTI (99.5 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KUKI-FM (103.3 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KZYZ (91.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KNDL (89.9 FM; ANGWIN, CA; Owner: HOWELL MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMJE (101.5 FM; GRIDLEY, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KLVR (91.9 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXTS (100.9 FM; CALISTOGA, CA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • K213BZ (90.5 FM; RICHVALE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K209EU (89.7 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KMKX (93.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: RADIO MILLENNIUM L L C)
  • KBBF (89.1 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: BILINGUAL B/CING. FOUNDATION, INC.)

Elk Creek fatal accident list:

Sep 6, 2008 01:10 PM, Sr-162, Lat: 39.611430, Lon: -122.530020, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 20.3mTotal length
  • 3,714Total average daily traffic
  • 508Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,045Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • At&t Facility Gravelly Ridge (Lat: 39.515722 Lon: -122.562778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 21.9 m, Overall height: 25 m, Call Sign: KNKN229
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 08/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/01/2029Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Fire Sta Ivory Mill Rd 2 Mi Sw (Lat: 39.592111 Lon: -122.554444), Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: KGM48,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.285 MHz, 159.300 MHz, 159.330 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2022, Expiration Date: 07/16/2032, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5102, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:

  • Red Mountain 10 Mi Nw (Lat: 39.742389 Lon: -122.609444), Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: KTG778,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.370 MHz, 151.370 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/2021, Expiration Date: 09/24/2031, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5102, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:

  • VALLEYVIEWCC, 3337 County Road 307 (Lat: 39.652389 Lon: -122.721944), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6.4 m, Call Sign: WNYR645,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.285 MHz, 159.300 MHz, 159.330 MHz, 159.375 MHz, Grant Date: 12/09/2021, Expiration Date: 03/04/2032, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5102, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:

  • ALDERSPRPKGLENN, Alder Springs Peak 18 Km W (Lat: 39.652111 Lon: -122.723056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 13.7 m, Call Sign: WQHR824,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.265 MHz, 151.265 MHz, Grant Date: 08/01/2017, Expiration Date: 10/18/2027, Certifier: James Kirstein, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia-Pacific Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5096, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:

  • WELL #43, All Sites Located Within A 175 Acre Area Approx 2km Sw Of Alder Springs (Lat: 39.651639 Lon: -122.728194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WQKR225,
    Assigned Frequencies: 218.625 MHz, Grant Date: 08/19/2009, Expiration Date: 08/19/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2019, Certifier: Thomas F Smaidris, Registrant: Data Flow Systems, Inc., 605 North John Rodes Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32934-9105, Phone: (321) 259-5009, Fax: (321) 259-4006, Email:

  • Lat: 39.652389 Lon: -122.721944, Call Sign: WQPN828,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.505 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2022, Expiration Date: 07/10/2032, Certifier: John Lemmon, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5102, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • ALDER SPRING, 10.2 Mi Wnw Of (Lat: 39.652639 Lon: -122.721333), Type: Pole, Structure height: 9.4 m, Overall height: 10.4 m, Call Sign: WMI719,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10593.1 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2020, Expiration Date: 08/01/2030, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard Street, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • ELK CREEK, W S/O Bidwell, N Of Elm (Lat: 39.605444 Lon: -122.538861), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.8 m, Overall height: 7.9 m, Call Sign: WMI720,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10658.1 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2020, Expiration Date: 08/01/2030, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard Street, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • ELK CREEK, W/S Of Bidwell St N/O Elm St (Lat: 39.605444 Lon: -122.538861), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.8 m, Overall height: 7.9 m, Call Sign: WNTG726,
    Assigned Frequencies: 953.150 MHz, 953.650 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2010, Expiration Date: 12/28/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/13/2015, Registrant: At&t, 8089 South Avenue, Boardman, OH 44512, Phone: (724) 651-6312, Email:

  • GRAVELLY RID, 6.5 Mi Ssw Elk Creek (Lat: 39.515694 Lon: -122.562750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 21.9 m, Overall height: 24.9 m, Call Sign: WQRV605,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6595.00 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6315.84 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 06/27/2023, Expiration Date: 08/01/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • ELK CREEK, 6.5 Miles Ssw Of (Lat: 39.515694 Lon: -122.562750), Overall height: 31.1 m, Call Sign: KYS44, Licensee ID: L00020606,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2179.00 MHz, 4198.00 MHz, 2161.00 MHz, 4198.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/15/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2000, Registrant: At&t Communications Of California Inc, 1200 Peachtree St 15w27, Atlanta, GA 30309

  • ELK CREEK, 6.5 Miles Ssw Of (Lat: 39.515694 Lon: -122.562750), Overall height: 31.1 m, Call Sign: WLA653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.20 MHz, 6197.20 MHz, 6226.90 MHz, 6226.90 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, 6315.90 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 02/15/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 06/05/2000, Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KC6UIS, Licensee ID: L00513357, Grant Date: 12/23/2022, Expiration Date: 12/23/2032, Certifier: Robert W Wirth, Registrant: Robert W Wirth, Elk Creek, CA 95939-0097

  • Call Sign: KF6FOA, Licensee ID: L01152206, Grant Date: 05/16/2006, Expiration Date: 08/06/2016, Cancellation Date: 08/07/2018, Certifier: Maryjane Hancock, Registrant: Maryjane Hancock, 2552 Rd 306, Elk Creek, CA 95939

  • Call Sign: KQ6CN, Previous Call Sign: KE6MHF, Licensee ID: L00892295, Grant Date: 08/22/2014, Expiration Date: 09/09/2024, Certifier: Wayne B Hancock, Registrant: Wayne B Hancock, 2552 Rd 306, Elk Creek, CA 95939

  • Call Sign: KG6JRK, Licensee ID: L00460855, Grant Date: 02/04/2002, Expiration Date: 02/04/2012, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2014, Certifier: Karen E Petlock, Registrant: Karen E Petlock, Elk Creek, CA 95939

  • Call Sign: KJ6LYK, Licensee ID: L01609276, Grant Date: 12/16/2020, Expiration Date: 12/21/2030, Certifier: Barbara E Rydgren, Registrant: Barbara E Rydgren, Elk Creek, CA 95939-0097

  • Call Sign: KM6JRG, Licensee ID: L02094232, Grant Date: 04/03/2017, Expiration Date: 04/03/2027, Cancellation Date: 07/25/2017, Certifier: Robert J Maloney, Registrant: Robert J Maloney, Elk Creek, CA 95939

  • Call Sign: K2BLT, Previous Call Sign: KM6JRG, Licensee ID: L02094232, Grant Date: 07/25/2017, Expiration Date: 07/25/2027, Certifier: Robert J Maloney, Registrant: Robert J Maloney, Elk Creek, CA 95939


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 274DM, N274DM, N-274DM, Serial Number: 2045, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 03/01/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Dylan Miller, 1390 County Road 306, Elk Creek, CA 95939

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elk Creek, CA
  • 66.7%Wood
  • 33.3%Electricity


Elk Creek compared to California state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Cost of Living Calculator
  1. All Cities
  2. California, CA smaller cities, CA small cities
  3. Glenn County
  4. Elk Creek, California