Potter Valley, California

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Population in 2010: 646.
Males: 288  (44.7%)
Females: 358  (55.3%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95469.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,520
Potter Valley:

$65,520
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,330

Potter Valley CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $483,400
Potter Valley:

$483,400
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $615,315; detached houses: $612,181

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,672.

March 2022 cost of living index in Potter Valley: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.8%
(3.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.8% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Potter Valley, CA (2022)
    • 33964.2%White alone
    • 10820.5%Hispanic
    • 10018.9%Two or more races



According to our research of California and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Potter Valley, California as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Potter Valley is 414 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (21.6%), German (16.5%), English (15.1%), Scotch-Irish (5.0%), European (4.1%), Dutch (3.2%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 945 feet

27 residents are foreign born (5.1% Latin America).

This place:

5.1%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,622 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,067 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Rosa, CA (64.3 miles , pop. 147,595).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (103.1 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (447.2 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Redwood-Potter, CA (2.4 miles ),
Redwood Valley, CA (2.5 miles ),
Calpella, CA (2.8 miles ),
Ukiah, CA (3.6 miles ),
Talmage, CA (3.7 miles ),
Willits, CA (3.7 miles ),
Upper Lake, CA (4.0 miles ),
Brooktrails, CA (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 39.32 N, Longitude: 123.11 W

Area code: 707

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

5.4%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.0. This is about average.

City:

79.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.456. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.456
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 5.43. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.43
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 22.0. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

22.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 10.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.3
U.S.:

8.1

Earthquake activity:

Potter Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 6544% 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 91.7 miles away from Potter Valley center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 160.6 miles away from Potter Valley 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 87.4 miles away from the city 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 138.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 142.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/1/1994 at 15:15:53, a magnitude 7.1 (6.6 MB, 7.0 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 159.3 miles away from the city 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 Mendocino County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 8, Landslides: 6, Mudslides: 5, Fires: 4, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Potter Valley:

  • MENDOCINO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • UKIAH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER/HOSPITAL D Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • ADVENTIST HEALTH HOME CARE AND HOSPICE SVCS (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; WILLITS, CA)
  • FRANK R HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; WILLITS, CA)
  • UKIAH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 14 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • REDWOOD COVE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; UKIAH, CA)
  • UKIAH HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; UKIAH, CA)

Amtrak stations near Potter Valley:

  • 13 miles: UKIAH (711 E. PERKINS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 15 miles: WILLITS (COMMERCIAL ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Potter Valley:

  • Mendocino College (about 12 miles; Ukiah, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,263)
  • Santa Rosa Junior College (about 64 miles; Santa Rosa, CA; FT enrollment: 13,047)
  • Sonoma State University (about 72 miles; Rohnert Park, CA; FT enrollment: 7,796)
  • California State University-Chico (about 74 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Butte College (about 82 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)
  • Yuba College (about 86 miles; Marysville, CA; FT enrollment: 4,737)
  • Napa Valley College (about 86 miles; Napa, CA; FT enrollment: 3,780)

Public high schools in Potter Valley:

Public elementary/middle schools in Potter Valley:

See full list of schools located in Potter Valley

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Potter Valley: Potter Valley Rancheria (A), Potter Valley Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Potter Valley Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Bevans Creek (A), Williams Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Mendocino County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Potter Valley that have no violations reported:

  • LAKE PILLSBURY RESORT & MARINA INC (Population served: 162, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
  • LAKE PILLSBURY RANCH WATER COMPANY (Population served: 24, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.8%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.3%
Whole state:

7.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

10 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Potter Valley:

Marital status in Potter Valley, CA
  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 55.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

For population 25 years and over in Potter Valley:

  • High school or higher: 98.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Potter Valley, CA (based on Mendocino County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,08111
Other6,01429
Evangelical Protestant4,91254
Mainline Protestant2,73025
Orthodox--
None59,104-
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: 51
Here:

5.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Mendocino County:

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
Here:

4.42 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 119
Here:

13.84 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.1%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Mendocino County:

20.4%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mendocino County:

19.5%
State:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Potter Valley:

  • KLLK (1250 AM; 5 kW; WILLITS, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KUKI (1400 AM; 1 kW; UKIAH, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KPMO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MENDOCINO, CA; Owner: JPR FOUNDATION INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS 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.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Potter Valley:

  • KUKI-FM (103.3 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KZYZ (91.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KWNE (94.5 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BROADCASTING CORP. OF MENDICINO CTY.)
  • KQPM (105.9 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • K296ES (107.1 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KNTI (99.5 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • K264AH (100.7 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KPRA (89.5 FM; UKIAH, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K242AD (96.3 FM; BOONVILLE, CA; Owner: MOON BROADCASTING UKIAH, LLC)
  • KMKX (93.5 FM; WILLITS, CA; Owner: RADIO MILLENNIUM L L C)
  • K209EU (89.7 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KHKL (91.9 FM; LAYTONVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZYX (90.7 FM; PHILO, CA; Owner: MENDOCINO COUNTY PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KSRT (107.1 FM; CLOVERDALE, CA; Owner: POINT BROADCASTING)
  • KNDL (89.9 FM; ANGWIN, CA; Owner: HOWELL MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLVR (91.9 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXTS (100.9 FM; CALISTOGA, CA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • KXBX-FM (98.3 FM; LAKEPORT, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KBBF (89.1 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: BILINGUAL B/CING. FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KFGY (92.9 FM; HEALDSBURG, CA; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF SANTA ROSA LICENSE LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 38.1mTotal length
  • 8,330Total average daily traffic
  • 137Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,517Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Janel E Chapman, Eel River Road Potter (Lat: 39.331333 Lon: -123.098167), Type: 22.2, Overall height: 19.8 m, Registrant: Edge Wireless, LLC, Jchapman@edgewireless, , Bend, Phone: (541) 312-5463

  • Janel E Chapman, Eel River Road Potter (Lat: 39.331333 Lon: -123.098167), Type: 22.2, Overall height: 19.8 m, Registrant: Edge Wireless, LLC, Jchapman@edgewireless, , Bend, Phone: (541) 312-5463

  • DON HOUGHTON, Eel River Road Potter (Lat: 39.331333 Lon: -123.098167), Type: 22.2, Overall height: 19.8 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, Ka8805@att.Com, , Plano, Phone: (469) 229-7422


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 10170 Main St (Lat: 39.321556 Lon: -123.102500), Call Sign: WQR261, Licensee ID: L00048322,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.040 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2015, Expiration Date: 11/07/2025, Registrant: Potter Valley Irrigation District, 10170 Main St, Potter Valley, CA 95469, Phone: (707) 743-1109

  • 10761 Main St (Lat: 39.321556 Lon: -123.100833), Call Sign: KNEU803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.150 MHz, 463.175 MHz, Grant Date: 01/20/1998, Expiration Date: 02/03/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2003, Registrant: Potter Valley Community Services District, Potter Valley, CA 95469

  • 10175 Main Street (Lat: 39.322222 Lon: -123.109722), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WQBE799,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.150 MHz, 463.175 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2014, Expiration Date: 09/28/2024, Certifier: Peter W Halstad, Registrant: County Of Mendocino, 841 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482, Phone: (707) 671-6506, Fax: (707) 463-4673, Email:

  • Stream Gage E21, Van Arsdale Fishladder At Pool 28, 4.5 Mi N (Lat: 39.386333 Lon: -123.116444), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WQID332,
    Assigned Frequencies: 169.525 MHz, Grant Date: 02/16/2018, Expiration Date: 01/08/2028, Certifier: Mike Enslow, Registrant: Pacific Gas And Electric Company, 705 P Street, 223b, Fresno, CA 93721-2708, Phone: (559) 263-5631, Fax: (559) 263-5789, Email:

  • SANHEDRINMTN, 13.5 Miles North (Lat: 39.516278 Lon: -123.090167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQVA214,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.762 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2014, Expiration Date: 12/04/2024, Certifier: John Lemmon, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia-Pacific Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5096, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Potter Valley)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2887E, N2887E, N-2887E, Serial Number: 17271360, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 08/29/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 12/26/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Magdalena Hill, Po Box 159, Potter Valley, CA 95469
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3482J, N3482J, N-3482J, Serial Number: 15066182, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 02/02/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 11/05/1992
    Registrant (Individual): David R Shelton, 12507 Shalimar Dr, Potter Valley, CA 95469
  • Aircraft: UNIVERSAL STINSON 108-3 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6090M, N6090M, N-6090M, Serial Number: 108-4090, Year manufactured: 1947, Certificate Issue Date: 11/02/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Philip A Lanam, 9501 E Side Rd, Potter Valley, CA 95469
  • Aircraft: VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 612VA, N612VA, N-612VA, Serial Number: 120635, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 01/29/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 04/20/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Lee A Boatright, Po Box 396, Potter Valley, CA 95469
  • Aircraft: LORENZEN DONALD G JR KITFOX IV (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 724JD, N724JD, N-724JD, Serial Number: C94030013, Airworthiness Date: 04/29/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 10/12/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Dennis N Hollingsworth, 11550 W Rd, Potter Valley, CA 95469
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/07/2013
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 89895, N89895, N-89895, Serial Number: 8940, Airworthiness Date: 11/21/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 10/25/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas W Rockel, 11600 Burris Ln, Potter Valley, CA 95469

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 23 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2015. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Potter Valley, CA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (66.7%), and Structure Fires (17.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Potter Valley, CA
    • 9666.7%Outside Fires
    • 2517.4%Structure Fires
    • 1913.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 42.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Potter Valley, CA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Potter Valley, CA
  • 35.9%Electricity
  • 30.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Potter Valley, CA
  • 77.3%Wood
  • 13.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Utility gas


Potter Valley compared to California state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 9 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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