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Alturas, CA
City in Modoc County, California.
Population
2,681
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
944
ZIP codes
0
Alturas and its ZIP codes
Alturas at a glance
- Alturas is about 3.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,896 a year, 40% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,100 (77% below California) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Alturas, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alturas, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,896
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$170,100
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (524), Mexican Americans (442), Irish Americans (386).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Modoc County. PPP loans are for Alturas.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,876
2,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,353
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$95.04M
FY 2026, $10,924 per person
How people get to work
Alturas, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alturas, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
461
Countywide, mostly frost/freeze
Flood insurance policies
58
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 21°F
11.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alturas, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Alturas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Daphnedale ParkCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.8 |
| California PinesCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7.4 |
| CanbyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| LikelyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| CedarvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| AdinCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alturas, CA in?
- Alturas is in Modoc County, California.
- What is the population of Alturas, CA?
- About 2,681 people live in Alturas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alturas?
- Nearby places include Daphnedale Park (1.1 mi), California Pines (8.1 mi), Canby (18 mi), Likely (19 mi), Cedarville (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023