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Lake City, CA
Census-designated place in Modoc County, California.
Population
39
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
0
Lake City and its ZIP codes
Lake City at a glance
- Lake City is 97% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Lake City, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Modoc County. PPP loans are for Lake City.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,876
2,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,353
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$95M
FY 2026, $10,924 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lake City, 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
91° / 22°F
13.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake City, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Lake City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CedarvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Fort BidwellCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Daphnedale ParkCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| AlturasCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| New Pine CreekCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| New Pine Creek, ORCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.5 |
| California PinesCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake City, CA in?
- Lake City is in Modoc County, California.
- What is the population of Lake City, CA?
- About 39 people live in Lake City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake City?
- Nearby places include Cedarville (8.8 mi), Fort Bidwell (15 mi), Daphnedale Park (19 mi), Alturas (20 mi), Eagleville (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023