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Lookout, CA
Census-designated place in Modoc County, California.
Population
49
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
0
Lookout and its ZIP codes
Lookout at a glance
- Lookout is 96% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Lookout, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Modoc County. PPP loans are for Lookout.
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
$95M
FY 2026, $10,924 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lookout, 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
89° / 25°F
15.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Lookout
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BieberCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.5 |
| NubieberCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| AdinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| McArthurCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Fall River MillsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| CanbyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| Little ValleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| CasselCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
| California PinesCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lookout, CA in?
- Lookout is in Modoc County, California.
- What is the population of Lookout, CA?
- About 49 people live in Lookout, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lookout?
- Nearby places include Bieber (5.4 mi), Nubieber (7.8 mi), Adin (11 mi), McArthur (17 mi), Fall River Mills (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023