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Canyondam, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California.
Population
11
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
0
Canyondam and its ZIP codes
Canyondam at a glance
- Canyondam is 94% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Canyondam.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,946
6,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $13,250 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Canyondam, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Canyondam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrattvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| East ShoreCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| AlmanorCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake Almanor Country ClubCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.7 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 8 |
| Hamilton BranchCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| CaribouCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake Almanor WestCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake Almanor PeninsulaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3 |
| Clear CreekCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Indian FallsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.8 |
| TwainCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Crescent MillsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4.2 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 5.6 |
| PaxtonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canyondam, CA in?
- Canyondam is in Plumas County, California.
- What is the population of Canyondam, CA?
- About 11 people live in Canyondam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canyondam?
- Nearby places include Prattville (5.1 mi), East Shore (5.2 mi), Almanor (6.1 mi), Lake Almanor Country Club (7 mi), Greenville (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023