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Bend, CA
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California.
Population
593
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
203
ZIP codes
0
Bend and its ZIP codes
Bend at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $461,500 (37% below California).
Local data for Bend, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bend, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$461,500
Homeownership
93.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
61.2
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (198), Irish Americans (113), Korean Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tehama County. PPP loans are for Bend.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,130
19,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$435M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
How people get to work
Bend, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Environment and hazard risk
Bend, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
132
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
523
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 38°F
23.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bend, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Bend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red BluffCity | 5.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Lake CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.3 |
| DalesCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 13.2 |
| ProbertaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AndersonCity | 14 mi | 7 |
| GerberCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Paynes CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| TehamaCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Los MolinosCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 16.9 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Palo CedroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.2 |
| MillvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8 |
| Rancho Tehama ReserveCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bend, CA in?
- Bend is in Tehama County, California.
- What is the population of Bend, CA?
- About 593 people live in Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bend?
- Nearby places include Red Bluff (5.4 mi), Lake California (7.3 mi), Dales (8.5 mi), Cottonwood (10 mi), Proberta (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023