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Meridian, CA
Census-designated place in Sutter County, California.
Population
319
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
0
Meridian and its ZIP codes
Meridian at a glance
- Meridian is 76% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Meridian, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sutter County. PPP loans are for Meridian.
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,092
33,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,844
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$572M
FY 2026, $5,741 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Meridian, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
33
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
3,166
11.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meridian, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Meridian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrimesCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.3 |
| ColusaCity | 6.5 mi | 4.4 |
| SutterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3 |
| College CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| ArbuckleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| WilliamsCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Yuba CityCity | 14 mi | 16.6 |
| Live OakCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| MarysvilleCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| MaxwellCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| DunniganCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.2 |
| GridleyCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| OlivehurstCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.4 |
| LindaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.6 |
| BiggsCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meridian, CA in?
- Meridian is in Sutter County, California.
- What is the population of Meridian, CA?
- About 319 people live in Meridian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meridian?
- Nearby places include Grimes (5 mi), Colusa (6.5 mi), Sutter (8.4 mi), College City (11 mi), Arbuckle (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023