Tomales, California

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Population in 2010: 204.
Population change since 2000: -2.9%
Males: 127  (62.6%)
Females: 77  (37.4%)
Median resident age:

66.4 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 94971.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-639,416,791 (it was $51,953 in 2000)
Tomales $-639,416,791
CA $91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,160 (it was $26,609 in 2000)

Tomales CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $932,030 (it was $326,000 in 2000)
Tomales:

$932,030
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $822,218; detached houses: $821,154
March 2022 cost of living index in Tomales: 99.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 51.1%

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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (42.0%), English (40.0%), Norwegian (18.0%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 79 feet

Land area: 0.31 square miles.

Population density: 650 people per square mile   (low).

Tomales, California map

9 residents are foreign born (5.1% Europe).

This place:

5.1%
California:

26.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Tomales CDP:

0.4% ($1,438)
California:

0.8% ($1,564)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Petaluma, CA (14.9 miles , pop. 54,548).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Contra Costa, CA (37.7 miles , pop. 236,008).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (383.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Dillon Beach, CA (1.8 miles ),
Valley Ford, CA (2.3 miles),
Bloomfield, CA (2.4 miles ),
Bodega, CA (2.8 miles ),
Bodega Bay, CA (3.0 miles ),
Inverness, CA (3.3 miles ),
Salmon Creek, CA (3.3 miles),
Sebastopol, CA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.25 N, Longitude: 122.91 W

Area code: 707

Distribution of median household income in Tomales, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tomales, CA in 2022
Tomales satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
California:

5.1%

Average climate in Tomales, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 47.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

47.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.241. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.241
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.89. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.89
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 24.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 12.2. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 4.56. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 11.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.56
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Tomales-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 7131% 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 17.8 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1989 at 00:04:15, a magnitude 7.1 (6.5 MB, 7.1 MS, 6.9 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 100.2 miles away from Tomales center, causing 62 deaths (62 shaking deaths) and 3757 injuries, causing $1,305,032,704 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 220.9 miles away from Tomales 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 158.3 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/4/1927 at 13:51:53, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 252.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 312.0 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marin County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 9, Mudslides: 7, Winter Storms: 7, Landslides: 6, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tomales topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tomales:

  • APPLE VALLEY POST-ACUTE REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SEBASTOPOL, CA)
  • FIRCREST CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SEBASTOPOL, CA)
  • PALM DRIVE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; SEBASTOPOL, CA)
  • TLC ON LARCH (Hospital, about 13 miles away; COTATI, CA)
  • TLC ON LOMBARD (Hospital, about 13 miles away; ROHNERT PARK, CA)
  • ST. JOSEPH HOME CARE - GREATER SONOMA COUNTY (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; ROHNERT PARK, CA)
  • WINDSOR CARE CENTER OF PETALUMA (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PETALUMA, CA)

Amtrak stations near Tomales:

  • 13 miles: ROHNERT PARK (6480 REDWOOD DR.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 15 miles: PETALUMA (100 FAIRGROUNDS DR.) - Bus Station . Services: snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 17 miles: SANTA ROSA (175 RAILROAD ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tomales:

  • Sonoma State University (about 15 miles; Rohnert Park, CA; Full-time enrollment: 7,796)
  • Santa Rosa Junior College (about 18 miles; Santa Rosa, CA; FT enrollment: 13,047)
  • College of Marin (about 28 miles; Kentfield, CA; FT enrollment: 4,489)
  • Napa Valley College (about 35 miles; Napa, CA; FT enrollment: 3,780)
  • Contra Costa College (about 37 miles; San Pablo, CA; FT enrollment: 4,249)
  • University of San Francisco (about 41 miles; San Francisco, CA; FT enrollment: 9,190)
  • Academy of Art University (about 42 miles; San Francisco, CA; FT enrollment: 12,352)

Public high school in Tomales:

  • TOMALES HIGH (Students: 126, Location: 3850 IRVIN RD., Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Tomales:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Marin County Fire Department Tomales (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Tomales: Church of the Assumption (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Marin 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 Tomales that have no violations reported:

  • PIEZZI BUILDING (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TOMALES CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SHORELINE SCHOOL DIST: BUS GARAGE (Population served: 26, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • DIEKMANN S GENERAL STORE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.6%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.1%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
34 people in religious group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Tomales:

Marital status in Tomales, CA
  • Never married: 40.1%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Tomales:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 34.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tomales, CA (based on Marin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic77,11430
Other12,11950
Mainline Protestant9,45848
Evangelical Protestant8,81771
Orthodox1,5253
Black Protestant7752
None142,601-
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: 64
This county:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
Marin County:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Marin County:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
California:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 295
Here:

11.95 / 10,000 pop.
California:

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

7.0%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Marin County:

17.1%
California:

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

17.1%
California:

17.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.5%
California:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Tomales:

62.0%
State:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Tomales:

24.4
California:

28.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.7%
California:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Tomales:

5.6%
California:

11.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
California:

6.8

Overweight people:
Tomales:

25.3%
California:

31.5%

General health condition:
This city:

64.8%
California:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

84.2%
California:

80.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tomales, CA Residents

Businesses in Tomales, CA

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Tomales:

  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KIQI (1010 AM; 35 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF SAN FRANCISCO LICENSE CORP.)
  • KSRO (1350 AM; 5 kW; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF SANTA ROSA LICENSE LLC)
  • KTCT (1050 AM; 50 kW; SAN MATEO, CA; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA RADIO CORP.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KNEW (910 AM; 20 kW; OAKLAND, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFAX (1100 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING CO, INC.)
  • KYCY (1550 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KDYA (1190 AM; 10 kW; VALLEJO, CA; Owner: BAYBRIDGE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KLOK (1170 AM; 50 kW; SAN JOSE, CA; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tomales:

  • KWMR (90.5 FM; POINT REYES STATION, CA; Owner: WEST MARIN COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KNDL (89.9 FM; ANGWIN, CA; Owner: HOWELL MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLVR (91.9 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXFX-FM1 (101.7 FM; PETALUMA, CA; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF SANTA ROSA LICENSE LLC)
  • KXTS (100.9 FM; CALISTOGA, CA; Owner: SINCLAIR TELECABLE, INC.)
  • KBBF (89.1 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: BILINGUAL B/CING. FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KSFB-FM (100.7 FM; SAN RAFAEL, CA; Owner: GOLDEN GATE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRPQ (104.9 FM; ROHNERT PARK, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF SONOMA LP)
  • K221DQ (92.1 FM; PETALUMA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KVRV (97.7 FM; MONTE RIO, CA; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF SANTA ROSA LICENSE LLC)
  • KZST-FM2 (100.1 FM; ROHNERT PARK PETALUM, CA; Owner: REDWOOD EMPIRE STEREOCASTERS)
  • KMHX (104.1 FM; WINDSOR, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF SONOMA, L.P.)
  • KJZY (93.7 FM; SEBASTOPOL, CA; Owner: REDWOOD EMPIRE STEREOCASTERS)
  • KRCB-FM (91.1 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: RURAL CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KFGY (92.9 FM; HEALDSBURG, CA; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF SANTA ROSA LICENSE LLC)
  • KXFX (101.7 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF SANTA ROSA LICENSE LLC)
  • K202CT (88.3 FM; SANTA ROSA, CA; Owner: KQED, INC.)
  • KSXY (98.7 FM; MIDDLETOWN, CA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KKSF-FM1 (103.7 FM; PLEASANTON, ETC., CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KJZY-FM1 (93.7 FM; ROHNERT PARK, CA; Owner: REDWOOD EMPIRE STEREOCASTERS)

TV broadcast stations around Tomales:

  • KQED (Channel 9; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KQED, INC.)
  • KGO-TV (Channel 7; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPIX-TV (Channel 5; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KRON-TV (Channel 4; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SAN FRANCISCO, INC.)
  • KMTP-TV (Channel 32; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: MINORITY TELEVISION PROJECT)
  • KRCB (Channel 22; COTATI, CA; Owner: RURAL CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.7mTotal length
  • $856,000Total costs
  • 19,189Total average daily traffic
  • 571Total average daily truck traffic
  • 29,757Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • County Fire Station Dillons Beach Rd (Lat: 38.246861 Lon: -122.909444), Call Sign: KRX425,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.1200 MHz, 46.2800 MHz, 46.5000 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2021, Expiration Date: 12/08/2031, Registrant: County Of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 304, San Rafael, CA 94903, Phone: (415) 464-7042, Fax: (415) 473-3738, Email:

  • Lat: 38.244167 Lon: -122.897833, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPXD860,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.695 MHz, 153.695 MHz, Grant Date: 02/02/2023, Expiration Date: 03/13/2033, Certifier: Karl Drexel, Registrant: Tomales Village Community Services District, Tomales, CA 94971, Phone: (707) 878-2767, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • TOMALES, Rt 1 (Lat: 38.261028 Lon: -122.903556), Type: Mast, Structure height: 22.9 m, Call Sign: WROQ221,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2021, Expiration Date: 11/17/2031, Certifier: Andrew Leblanc, Registrant: County Of Marin, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 304, San Rafael, CA 94903, Phone: (415) 464-7042, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Tomales)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: HAYWOOD LARRY A CWJ3 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR A75-8F (75 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 239H, N239H, N-239H, Serial Number: 4684, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 07/25/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 07/14/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Bruce A Mcglochlin, Po Box 186, Tomales, CA 94971, Other Owners: Marcia L Mcglochlin
  • Aircraft: PIPER J-3C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 54 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 33555, N33555, N-33555, Serial Number: 14031, Year manufactured: 1945, Airworthiness Date: 06/27/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/31/2008
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Bruce A Mcglochlin, Po Box 186, Tomales, CA 94971, Other Owners: Marcia Mcglochlin
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-16 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 87 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5905H, N5905H, N-5905H, Serial Number: 16-528, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 06/11/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 05/07/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Bruce A Mcglochlin, Po Box 186, Tomales, CA 94971, Other Owners: Marcia L Mcglochlin
  • Aircraft: CZECH SPORT AIRCRAFT AS PIPER SPORT (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 805PS, N805PS, N-805PS, Serial Number: P1001045, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 09/17/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 07/16/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Peter Thoshinsky, Po Box 277, Tomales, CA 94971

Most common first names in Tomales, CA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert477.7 years
Romeo479.0 years
Elizabeth286.0 years
George291.0 years
John268.5 years
Juanita255.0 years
Maria282.5 years
Peter260.0 years
William269.0 years
Most common last names in Tomales, CA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Cerini483.0 years
Miller479.0 years
Sartori374.6 years
Crabtree273.6 years
Jensen270.0 years
Koernig278.5 years
Gobbi266.5 years
Leali271.0 years
Mcculla288.5 years
Poncia275.5 years
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tomales, CA
  • 85.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Tomales compared to California state average:

  • Median household income 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Tomales on our top lists:

  • #26 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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