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Tulelake, CA
City in Siskiyou County, California.
Population
925
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,258
ZIP codes
0
Tulelake and its ZIP codes
Tulelake at a glance
- Tulelake is about 9 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,574, 52% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,200 (77% below California) and median rent is $852 a month.
Local data for Tulelake, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tulelake, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,574
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$170,200
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
3.9%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (591), Irish Americans (27), German Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Siskiyou County. PPP loans are for Tulelake.
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,171
13,862 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$419M
FY 2026, $9,501 per person
How people get to work
Tulelake, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tulelake, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,383
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
181
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tulelake, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.2%
U.S. 11.1% +13.1 pts
Cities near Tulelake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Malin, ORCity | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| NewellCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Merrill, ORCity | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Bonanza, ORTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Falcon Heights, ORCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Altamont, ORCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.1 |
| DorrisCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Klamath Falls, ORCity | 23 mi | 20.1 |
| Keno, ORCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9.3 |
| MacdoelCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| Running Y Ranch, ORCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.7 |
| Mount HebronCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tulelake, CA in?
- Tulelake is in Siskiyou County, California.
- What is the population of Tulelake, CA?
- About 925 people live in Tulelake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tulelake?
- Nearby places include Malin, OR (5.4 mi), Newell (7.4 mi), Merrill, OR (8 mi), Bonanza, OR (17 mi), Falcon Heights, OR (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023