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Newell, CA
Census-designated place in Modoc County, California.
Population
472
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
0
Newell and its ZIP codes
Local data for Newell, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Modoc County. PPP loans are for Newell.
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
Newell, 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
86° / 21°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newell, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Newell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TulelakeCity | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Malin, ORCity | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Merrill, ORCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Bonanza, ORTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Falcon Heights, ORCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Altamont, ORCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8.1 |
| DorrisCity | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newell, CA in?
- Newell is in Modoc County, California.
- What is the population of Newell, CA?
- About 472 people live in Newell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newell?
- Nearby places include Tulelake (7.4 mi), Malin, OR (9.1 mi), Merrill, OR (15 mi), Bonanza, OR (22 mi), Falcon Heights, OR (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023