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Dales, CA
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California.
Population
91
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
0
Dales and its ZIP codes
Dales at a glance
- Dales is 44% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tehama County. PPP loans are for Dales.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 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
Environment and hazard risk
Dales, 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
Cities near Dales
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Paynes CreekCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.4 |
| BendCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Red BluffCity | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.2 |
| MantonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.7 |
| AndersonCity | 15 mi | 7 |
| ShingletownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 24.5 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| ProbertaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MillvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8 |
| GerberCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Palo CedroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.2 |
| Los MolinosCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| TehamaCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 16.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dales, CA in?
- Dales is in Tehama County, California.
- What is the population of Dales, CA?
- About 91 people live in Dales, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dales?
- Nearby places include Lake California (8.3 mi), Paynes Creek (8.3 mi), Bend (8.5 mi), Red Bluff (13 mi), Cottonwood (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023