77-460: Mount Shasta (also known as Mount Shasta City ) is a city in Siskiyou County, California , United States, at about 3,600 feet (1,100 m) above sea level on the flanks of Mount Shasta , a prominent northern California landmark. The city is less than 9 miles (14 km) southwest of the summit of its namesake volcano. Its population is 3,223 as of the 2020 census , down from 3,394 from
154-584: A base for trout fishing in the nearby Sacramento , McCloud and Klamath rivers, for climbing at Mount Shasta, Castle Crags or the Trinity Alps , or to view scenery. Both alpine and cross-country skiing runs are available nearby as well as biking or hiking to waterfalls, streams and lakes in the area, including nearby Mossbrae Falls , Lake Siskiyou , Castle Lake and Shasta Lake . Siskiyou County, California Siskiyou County ( / ˈ s ɪ s k juː / SISK -yoo )
231-685: A ford on the Umpqua River by Michel Laframboise and his Hudson's Bay Company trappers in 1832. Others claim the Six Cailloux name was appropriated by Stephen Meek , another Hudson's Bay Company trapper who discovered Scott Valley, for a crossing on the Klamath River near Hornbrook . The county is home to the Black Bear Ranch , a commune started in 1968 with the slogan "Free Land for free people." On September 4, 2013,
308-443: A household in the city was $ 26,500, and the median income for a family was $ 37,313. Males had a median income of $ 37,697 versus $ 18,708 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,629. 19.4% of the population and 14.9% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 31.5% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The city council of Mount Shasta
385-511: A male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
462-591: A new state from several counties of northern California and the adjoining counties of southern Oregon. The movement has seen a revival in recent years. The origin of the word Siskiyou is not known. It may be a Chinook Jargon word for a "bob-tailed horse" (ultimately originating in Cree ), or as was argued before the State Senate in 1852, from the French Six Cailloux (six stones), a name given to
539-491: A plurality of votes in 1992 . Siskiyou County is in California's 1st congressional district , represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa . In the state legislature Siskiyou is in the 1st Senate District , represented by Republican Brian Dahle , and the 1st Assembly District , represented by Republican Megan Dahle . On November 4, 2008, Siskiyou County voted 60.1% for Proposition 8 which amended
616-442: A population of 3,394. The population density was 900.3 inhabitants per square mile (347.6/km). The racial makeup of Mount Shasta was 3,041 (89.6%) White , 61 (1.8%) African American , 19 (0.6%) Native American , 56 (1.6%) Asian , 2 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 51 (1.5%) from other races , and 164 (4.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 277 persons (8.2%). The Census reported that 3,358 people (98.9% of
693-425: A potential standoff situation with the government. Klamath Falls is located in a known geothermal resource area. Geothermal power has been used directly for geothermal heating in the area since the early 1900s. A downtown district heating system was constructed in 1981 and extended in 1982. There was public opposition to the scheme. Many homes were heated by private geothermal wells, and owners were concerned that
770-581: A reservation with their adversaries, the Klamath, a rebellion ensued and they hid out in nearby lava beds . This led to the Modoc War of 1872–1873, which was a hugely expensive campaign for the US Cavalry, costing an estimated $ 500,000, the equivalent of over $ 8 million in 2000. 17 Indigenous people and 83 Americans were killed. The Applegate Trail , which passes through the lower Klamath area,
847-457: A series of earthquakes struck near Klamath Falls. Many downtown buildings, including the county courthouse and the former Sacred Heart Academy and Convent, were damaged or destroyed, and two people were killed. The city made national headlines in 2001 when a court decision was made to shut off Klamath Project irrigation water on April 6 because of Endangered Species Act requirements. The Lost River sucker and shortnose sucker were listed on
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#1732783300051924-467: Is Csb , or warm-summer Mediterranean climate. It can be very warm and cold according to the Californian summer anex. The USDA hardiness zone is 7b. The record high temperature was 106 °F (41 °C) on July 29, 2022, and the record low temperature was −13 °F (−25 °C) on December 22, 1990. The wettest “rain year” was from July 1997 to June 1998 with 76.24 inches (1,936.5 mm) and
1001-490: Is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport , which is 78 miles (126 km) away. Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base , also known as Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport , was established in 1928. It is home to the 270th Air Traffic Control Squadron, 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard , stationed at Kingsley Field airbase. The squadron currently flies F-15 C/D variants . It has
1078-453: Is 105 °F (40.6 °C), set on July 27, 1911, and the all-time record low is −24 °F (−31.1 °C), set on January 15, 1888. The freeze-free season averages around 120 days, with the first freeze in a typical year being on September 21, and the last freeze being on June 1. On average 18.2 days per year reach 90 °F (32.2 °C) or higher, and 1.9 nights per year reach temperatures of 0 °F (−17.8 °C) or lower. As of
1155-593: Is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of California . As of the 2020 census , the population was 44,076. Its county seat is Yreka and its highest point is Mount Shasta . It falls within the Cascadia bioregion . Siskiyou County is in the Shasta Cascade region along the Oregon border. Because of its outdoor recreation, Mt. Shasta, McCloud River, and Gold Rush-era history, it
1232-656: Is an important tourist destination within the state. Siskiyou County was created on March 22, 1852, from parts of Shasta and Klamath Counties, and named after the Siskiyou mountain range . Parts of the county's territory were given to Modoc County in 1855. The county is the site of the central section of the Siskiyou Trail , which ran between California's Central Valley and the Pacific Northwest . The Siskiyou Trail followed indigenous footpaths, and
1309-425: Is composed of seven officials: five city council members, a City Treasurer and a City Clerk who are elected at large and serve a four-year term. The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore are elected each year from the five council members and serve a one-year term. Kathy Morter is currently serving as Mayor of Mount Shasta until November 2018, with Timothy Stearns serving as Mayor Pro Tem. In the state legislature Mount Shasta
1386-403: Is in the 1st Senate District , represented by Republican Brian Dahle , and the 1st Assembly District , represented by Republican Megan Dahle . Federally, Mount Shasta is in California's 1st congressional district , represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa . The city of Mount Shasta is located in the Shasta Cascade area of Northern California . Visitors use the city as
1463-556: Is land and only 0.10% of it is covered by water. The area hydrology consists of an unnamed stream in the south part of town which joins Big Springs Creek, which then flows south as Cold Creek to join the headwaters of the South Fork of the Sacramento River . The typical depth to groundwater is quite shallow in the predominant alluvium. The settlement is on the distal gently sloping southwest flanks of Mount Shasta, with
1540-536: Is located on the Pacific Flyway , and waterfowl , raptors, and American white pelican have been seen. Klamath Falls is a home rule municipality under the Oregon Constitution , and has been governed by a council–manager form of government since its citizens voted to adopt the current charter in 1972. The city council , which is nonpartisan , has five members , each elected from one of
1617-579: Is operated by Basin Transit Service, a special service district with an elected board. Oregon POINT connects Klamath Falls with Medford and Brookings, Oregon . Sage Stage provides weekly service to Alturas, California . The Klamath Falls airport is the location of the Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base ; the airport and base are 6 miles (10 km) south of downtown. The nearest commercial airport
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#17327833000511694-428: Is the administrative head of the city. This official is appointed by the council and serves an indefinite term at the council's pleasure. The municipal judge and the city attorney are appointed on the same basis. Todd Kellstrom was mayor from 1992 to 2016. Carol Westfall is the current mayor, having beaten Kellstrom in the 2016 election. Jonathan Teichert is the current city manager. For the purpose of representation in
1771-471: Is viewed as sufficiently pure and abundant that the county is a source of significant amounts of bottled water, distributed throughout the country. A large Crystal Geyser plant is at the base of Mt. Shasta, near Weed. Substantial amounts of the county are forested within the Siskiyou and Cascade Ranges, including significant oak woodland and mixed conifer forests . Siskiyou County is the northern extent of
1848-625: The 2010 census . The site of the present-day city of Mount Shasta was within the range of the Okwanuchu tribe of Native Americans . During the 1820s, early Euro-American trappers and hunters first passed through the area, following the path of the Siskiyou Trail . The Siskiyou Trail was based on a network of ancient Native American footpaths connecting California and the Pacific Northwest. The discovery of gold at nearby Yreka, California in 1851 dramatically increased traffic along
1925-654: The Central Pacific Railroad along the Siskiyou Trail brought the first wave of tourism. Visitors were drawn by the county's many summer resorts , and to hunt or fish in the largely untouched region. The Southern Pacific railroad , the successor to the Central Pacific, called its rail line “The Road of A Thousand Wonders.” In the early 1940s, Siskiyou County was home to the semi-serious State of Jefferson movement, which sought to create
2002-442: The Central Pacific Railroad , built along the line of the Siskiyou Trail, brought a dramatic increase in tourism, lumbering, and population into Mount Shasta. This early development continued to focus on tourism and lumbering. The early 1900s saw the influx of a large number of Italian immigrants to Mount Shasta and neighboring towns, most of whom were employed in the timber industry. The city incorporated on May 31, 1905. The name of
2079-578: The Oregon Institute of Technology , the operation is "at or near operational break-even". The system is used to provide direct heat for homes, city schools, greenhouses, government and commercial buildings, geothermally heated snowmelt systems for sidewalks and roads, and process heat for the wastewater treatment plant. According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in 2012, significant efforts are being made to improve
2156-471: The census of 2000, there were 44,301 people, 18,556 households, and 12,228 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 per square mile (2.7/km ). There were 21,947 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 87.1% White , 1.3% Black or African American , 3.9% Native American , 1.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.8% from other races , and 3.7% from two or more races. 7.6% of
2233-406: The census of 2010, there were 20,840 people, 8,542 households and 4,876 families residing in the city. The immediate neighboring Census Designated Place of Altamont, Oregon had a population of 19,257. The population density was 1,052.0 inhabitants per square mile (406.2/km ). There were 9,595 housing units at an average density of 484.4 per square mile (187.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city
2310-604: The county seat of, Klamath County, Oregon , United States. The city was originally called Linkville when George Nurse founded the town in 1867. It was named after the Link River , on whose falls the city was sited. The name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1893. The population was 21,813 at the 2020 census . The city is on the southeastern shore of the Upper Klamath Lake . Logging was Klamath Falls's first major industry. At its founding in 1867, Klamath Falls
2387-411: The state legislature , Klamath Falls is located in the 28th Senate district, represented by Republican Dennis Linthicum , and in the 56th House district, represented by Republican E. Werner Reschke . Federally, Klamath Falls is located in Oregon's 2nd congressional district , which has a Cook Partisan Voting Index of R+10 and is represented by Republican Cliff Bentz . Klamath Falls and
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2464-469: The 0 °C (32 °F) isotherm preferred by some climatologists, Klamath Falls is a Dsb climate, often described as warm summer humid continental . Typical of its region, Klamath Falls has a dry season in summertime, with the greatest precipitation occurring in wintertime, a substantial proportion falling as snow. Although it is not arid or semi-arid, total precipitation is still low, at 13.41 inches (340.6 mm) per year, due to Klamath Falls being in
2541-569: The California Constitution to ban same-sex marriages. Dunsmuir and Mount Shasta voted against Prop 8. On September 3, 2013, the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 in favor of secession from California to form a proposed state named Jefferson . A similar move was made in 1941, but was shelved due to the attack on Pearl Harbor . The following table includes the number of incidents reported and
2618-654: The Federal Endangered Species List in 1988, and when drought struck in 2001, a panel of scientists stated that further diversion of water for agriculture would be detrimental to these species, which reside in the Upper Klamath Lake , as well as to the protected Coho salmon which spawn in the Klamath River . Many protests by farmers and citizens culminated in a " Bucket Brigade " on Main Street May 7, 2001, in Klamath Falls. The event
2695-586: The Oregon–California border near the town of Tulelake, California . In May 1945, about 30 miles (48 km) east of Klamath Falls, (near Bly, Oregon ) a Japanese Fu-Go balloon bomb killed a woman and five children on a church outing. This is said to be the only Japanese-inflicted casualty on the US mainland during the war. Timber harvesting through the use of railroad was extensive in Klamath County for
2772-596: The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 to secede from the State of California. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 6,347 square miles (16,440 km ), of which 6,278 square miles (16,260 km ) is land and 69 square miles (180 km ), or 1.1%, is water. It is the fifth-largest county by area in California. Siskiyou County is geographically diverse. From towering Mount Shasta (elev. 14,179 ft; 4,322 m) near
2849-448: The Siskiyou Trail and through the site of present-day Mount Shasta. Pioneer Ross McCloud built one of the first lumber mills in the area, near the site of the present Sisson Museum. The completion of a stagecoach road between Yreka and Upper Soda Springs in the late 1850s led to the building of Sisson's Hotel, as a stop for weary travelers, and as a staging ground for adventuresome tourists intending to climb Mount Shasta. The area where
2926-423: The age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.87. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under
3003-461: The age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 29,530, and the median income for a family was $ 36,890. Males had a median income of $ 31,936 versus $ 22,650 for females. The per capita income for
3080-590: The air quality in the Klamath Basin. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 20.66 square miles (53.51 km ), of which 19.81 square miles (51.31 km ) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.20 km ) is water. The elevation is 4,094 feet (1,248 m). Klamath Falls has a high desert landscape. The older part of the city is located above natural geothermal springs . These have been used for
3157-553: The building of the main "A" Canal, water was first made available on May 22, 1907. Veterans of World War I and World War II were given homesteading opportunities on the reclaimed land. During World War II , a Japanese-American internment camp , the Tule Lake War Relocation Center , was located in nearby Newell, California , and a satellite of the Camp White, Oregon , POW camp was located just on
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3234-460: The center of the county, to lakes and dense forests, as well as desert, chaparral, and memorable waterfalls, the county is home to world-famous trout-fishing rivers and streams, such as the Sacramento and McCloud rivers. The county is dotted as well with lakes and reservoirs, such as Castle Lake and Lake Siskiyou . Mount Shasta itself has a winter sports center. Pastoral Scott Valley in
3311-427: The chief surficial soils being Quaternary alluvium . This alluvium is adjacent to and probably underlain by volcanic clastic rock deposited by Mount Shasta in the course of its development. Groundwater elevation is approximately at the elevation of the underlying native black peat soil. Where it occurs this peat, of approximately two feet thickness, is underlain by stream deposit sands and gravels. Mount Shasta to
3388-471: The city system could lower the water level and/or reduce water temperatures. System operation was delayed until 1984 following an aquifer study. Full operational testing showed no negative impact on the private wells. The system was shut down again in 1986 after multiple distribution piping failures were discovered. By 1991, the distribution piping had been reconstructed, and the system was again operating. The system has been expanded since then, and according to
3465-466: The city was $ 16,710. About 21.9% of the population and 16.2% of families were below the poverty line , including 26.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those 65 or over. Moore Park features a multi-use trail network. OC&E Woods Line State Trail is a rail trail in the city and the longest state park in Oregon. Veterans Memorial Park is located downtown along Lake Ewauna . Klamath Falls
3542-477: The city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,462 people, 7,916 households, and 4,670 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,089.5/sq mi (420.7/km ). There were 8,722 housing units at an average density of 488.3/sq mi (188.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was: 9.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,916 households, out of which: The average household size
3619-560: The city was 91.77% White, 1.52% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 2.13% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. 5.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,669 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who
3696-410: The city was finalized "City of Mount Shasta" on November 10, 1925, after a popular vote in 1922. Mount Shasta is located at 41°18'52" North, 122°18'41" West (41.314542, -122.311510), along Interstate 5 south of Weed and north of Dunsmuir, California . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km), of which 3.8 square miles (9.8 km)
3773-634: The county in Medford, Oregon , Crater Lake–Klamath Regional Airport , northeast of the county in Klamath Falls, Oregon , and Redding Municipal Airport south of the county in Redding, California . Siskiyou is a strongly Republican county in Presidential and congressional elections. The last Democrat to win a majority in the county was Lyndon Johnson in 1964 ; however, Bill Clinton won
3850-624: The county is densely forested with pine , fir , incense-cedar , oak , and madrone ; Siskiyou County is also home to the rare Baker's Cypress Tree, Cupressus bakeri , which grows in only eleven scattered locations in the world, five of which are in Siskiyou County. The county's natural resources are most often used these days for skiing, snowboarding, hiking , mountain biking , camping , and wilderness recreation, as historic logging practices have been largely discontinued due to Federal and State environmental regulations. The county's water
3927-411: The county was $ 17,570. About 14.0% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Siskiyou County. † county seat Klamath Falls, Oregon Klamath Falls ( / ˈ k l æ m ə θ / KLAM -əth ) is a city in, and
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#17327833000514004-529: The driest from July 1976 to June 1977 with 13.06 inches (331.7 mm). The most rainfall in one month was 27.48 inches (698.0 mm) in January 1995, including 5.97 inches (151.6 mm) on January 9. The most snowfall in one year was 349.6 inches (8.88 m) in 1952, including 137.7 inches (3.50 m) in January 1952. The most snow on the ground was 52 inches or 1.32 metres on December 31, 1992. The 2010 United States Census reported that Mount Shasta had
4081-636: The east forces moisture out of the air as it rises and cools, and the dip in the Klamath Mountains allows more moisture to reach inland, so the city receives more precipitation than the semiarid region to the north. This means that in the winter, the city gets nearly 103 inches or 2.62 metres of snowfall despite its low 3,600 feet (1,100 m) elevation. Other towns in the region get much less snow, for example Yreka averages only 11.8 inches or 0.30 metres, and much cooler Klamath Falls only 35.9 inches or 0.91 metres. The Köppen climate classification
4158-519: The first few decades of the 20th century. With the arrival of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company in 1909, Klamath Falls grew quickly from a few hundred to several thousand. Dozens of lumber mills cut fir and pine lumber, and the industry flourished until the late 1980s when the northern spotted owl and other endangered species were driving forces in changing western forest policy. On September 20, 1993,
4235-561: The fishing industry in the region and caused over $ 60m in disaster aid being given to fishermen to offset losses. 90% of Trinity River water is diverted for California agriculture. As much as 90% of the Trinity's water, which would otherwise flow into the Klamath and out to sea, instead rushes south toward California's thirsty center. According to a National Academy of Sciences report of October 22, 2003, limiting irrigation water did little if anything to help endangered fish and may have hurt
4312-430: The five wards . They serve four-year terms, which are staggered so that either two or three seats are up for election every two years. The mayor , who is nonpartisan and serves a term of four years, presides over all city council meetings. This official appoints committees, can veto any ordinance not passed with the affirmative vote of at least four council members, and casts tie-breaking votes. The city manager , however,
4389-504: The heating of homes and streets, primarily in the downtown area. Klamath Falls is known as "Oregon's City of Sunshine" because the area enjoys 300 days of sun per year. The Klamath Falls area is a high desert and features a climate with cold, snowy winters along with hot summer afternoons and cool summer nights. Under the Köppen climate classification the city's climate type is Csb , often described as warm summer Mediterranean . Using
4466-455: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 13.5% were of German , 12.0% English , 9.8% Irish , 9.5% American and 7.1% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000 . 91.7% spoke English and 5.7% Spanish as their first language. As of March 2012, the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Siskiyou County are 15% German , 13% English , 12% Irish and 6% Italian . There were 18,556 households, out of which 27.6% had children under
4543-560: The population) lived in households, 6 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 30 (0.9%) were institutionalized. There were 1,664 households, out of which 401 (24.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 537 (32.3%) were married couples, 190 (11.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 84 (5.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 113 (6.8%) unmarried couples, and only 9 (0.5%) same-sex couples. 719 households (43.2%) were made up of individuals, and 285 (17.1%) had someone living alone who
4620-422: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,659 people (48.9%) lived in rental housing units. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,621 people, 1,669 households, and 926 families residing in the city. The population density was 967.5 inhabitants per square mile (373.6/km). There were 1,798 housing units at an average density of 480.4 units per square mile (185.5 units/km). The racial makeup of
4697-657: The populations. A contrary report has criticized the National Academy of Sciences report. The Chiloquin Dam has been removed to help improve sucker spawning habitat. In 2021 tensions between locals and the Federal Government led two local farmers to purchase land at the headgates in Klamath Falls, OR. These farmers have ties to the Ammon Bundy People's Rights organization and are preparing for
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#17327833000514774-617: The rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains to the west. The wettest "rain year" has been from July 1955 to June 1956 with 21.78 inches (553.2 mm) and the driest from July 1954 to June 1955 with 6.09 inches (154.7 mm). Annual snowfall averages around 36.5 inches (93 cm), with the most on record being 100.6 inches (256 cm) between July 1955 and June 1956; in contrast, only a trace of snow fell between July 1991 and June 1992. The maximum snow depth has been 36 inches (91 cm) on January 3, 1901. The all-time record high
4851-766: The range for California Buckeye , a widespread California endemic. The Klamath National Forest occupies 1,700,000 acres (6,900 km ) of land which includes elements in Siskiyou County as well as Jackson County, Oregon . Siskiyou Transit And General Express (STAGE) operates buses connecting the more populated areas of the county. Amtrak trains stop in Dunsmuir . Amtrak Thruway formerly operated between Sacramento and Medford, OR, with stops in Yreka, Weed, Mount Shasta, and Dunsmuir, for passengers connecting to and from Amtrak trains in Sacramento or Stockton; this service
4928-463: The rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. The 2010 United States Census reported Siskiyou County had a population of 44,900. The racial makeup of Siskiyou County was 38,030 (84.7%) White , 571 (1.3%) African American , 1,814 (4.0%) Native American , 540 (1.2%) Asian , 80 (0.2%) Pacific Islander , 1,491 (3.3%) from other races , and 2,374 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,615 persons (10.3%). As of
5005-591: The surrounding area are served by Klamath County School District and the Klamath Falls City School District . Amtrak , the national passenger rail system, serves Klamath Falls station , located on a route originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad – operating its Coast Starlight daily in both directions between Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, California . Fixed-route public transit service
5082-512: The town grew was known first as Strawberry Valley , and then as Berryvale . The post office opened in 1870 as Berryvale. After 1886 it was known as Sisson after a local businessman, Justin Hinckley Sisson who ran a stagecoach inn and tavern, Strawberry Valley Station , as well as donated the land for the town site and the Central Pacific Railroad station in 1886. Street names honor members of Sisson's family. The 1887 completion of
5159-485: The western part of the county has many wide, tree-lined meadows, supporting large cattle ranches. The basins of northeastern Siskiyou County, including Butte Valley, Lower Klamath and Tule Lake basins, have some of the deepest and richest soils in the state, producing alfalfa, potatoes, horseradish, and brewing barley. Butte Valley nurseries are the leading source of premium strawberry plants in North America. Much of
5236-419: Was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99. The age distribution was: The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 28,498, and the median income for a family was $ 37,021. Males had a median income of $ 31,567 versus $ 22,313 for females. The per capita income for
5313-410: Was 45.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males. There were 1,895 housing units at an average density of 502.7 units per square mile (194.1 units/km), of which 781 (46.9%) were owner-occupied, and 883 (53.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.8%. 1,699 people (50.1% of
5390-407: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02. There were 811 families (48.7% of all households); the average family size was 2.79. The population was spread out, with 692 people (20.4%) under the age of 18, 242 people (7.1%) aged 18 to 24, 732 people (21.6%) aged 25 to 44, 1,109 people (32.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 619 people (18.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
5467-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.83. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males. The median income for
5544-437: Was 83.4% White , 1.0% African American , 4.3% Native American , 1.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 4.5% from other races , and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.8% of the population. There were 8,542 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had
5621-462: Was attended by 18,000 farmers, ranchers, citizens, and politicians. Two giant bucket monuments have since been constructed and erected in town to commemorate the event. Such universal criticism resulted in a new plan implemented in early 2002 to resume irrigation to farmers. Low river flows in the Klamath and Trinity rivers and high temperatures led to a mass die-off of at least 33,000 salmon in 2002. Dwindling salmon numbers have practically shut down
5698-553: Was blazed in 1846 from west to east in an attempt to provide a safer route for emigrants on the Oregon Trail. The first non-Indigenous settler is considered to have been Wallace Baldwin, a 19-year-old civilian who drove fifty head of horses in the valley in 1852. In 1867, George Nurse, named the small settlement "Linkville", because of Link River north of Lake Ewauna . The Klamath Reclamation Project began in 1906 to drain marshland and move water to allow for agriculture. With
5775-549: Was discontinued in 2009. Greyhound buses pass through the county on Interstate 5 with a stop in Weed. Siskiyou County owns and operates Butte Valley Airport , Happy Camp Airport , Scott Valley Airport , Siskiyou County Airport and Weed Airport (all general aviation). Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott Airport and Montague-Yreka Rohrer Field are also within the county. The closest airports for commercial domestic plane departures are Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport north of
5852-523: Was extended by Hudson's Bay Company trappers in the 1830s. Its length was increased by " Forty-Niners " during the California gold rush . After the discovery of an important gold strike near today's Yreka, California , in 1851, prospectors flooded the area. This was described in detail by Joaquin Miller in his semi-autobiographical novel Life Amongst the Modocs. In the mid-1880s, the construction of
5929-597: Was named Linkville . The name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1892–93. The name Klamath ( / ˈ k l æ m ə θ / ) may be a variation of the descriptive native for "people" (in Chinookan ) used by the indigenous peoples of the Northwest Plateau to refer to the region. The Klamath and Modoc peoples were the first known inhabitants of the area. The Modocs' homeland is about 20 miles (32 km) south of Klamath Falls, but when they were forced onto
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