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Willows, CA
City in Glenn County, California.
Population
6,190
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,183
ZIP codes
0
Willows and its ZIP codes
Willows at a glance
- Willows is about 8.7 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,068 a year, 35% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,700 (62% below California) and median rent is $1,237 a month.
Local data for Willows, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Willows, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,068
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$281,700
Median rent
$1,237/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,222), German Americans (796), Irish Americans (406).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glenn County. PPP loans are for Willows.
Unemployment rate
7.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,523
9,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $6,664 per person
How people get to work
Willows, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled17.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Willows, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
45
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
319
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 40°F
21.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willows, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Willows
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArtoisCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.9 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| MaxwellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| OrlandCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| Hamilton CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Elk CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| StonyfordCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| LodogaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| NordCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 81.7 |
| ColusaCity | 24 mi | 4.4 |
| RichvaleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| WilliamsCity | 25 mi | 4.9 |
| ChicoCity | 26 mi | 34.4 |
| BiggsCity | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| GridleyCity | 29 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willows, CA in?
- Willows is in Glenn County, California.
- What is the population of Willows, CA?
- About 6,190 people live in Willows, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willows?
- Nearby places include Artois (8.3 mi), Princeton (12 mi), Maxwell (16 mi), Orland (16 mi), Hamilton City (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023