The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Modoc county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 65.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 28.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 28% and the area covered by water is 6.17%. The overall influence score for Modoc is 8.
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Modoc County is located in the far northeastern corner of California, bordering Oregon and Nevada. It is one of the least populated and most rural counties in California. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, Modoc County has a population of 9,006, with a population density of just 2.7 people per square mile. The median household income is $42,917 and the median age is 47.8 years old. The largest ancestry group in Modoc County is German (20%), followed by Irish (13%) and English (5%).
The climate in Modoc County consists of hot summers with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees F, and cold winters with temperatures reaching down to 0 degrees F or below.
Modoc County is largely rural, with many farms and ranches that make use of the area's natural resources such as timber, wildlife, water, and grasslands. The county seat is Alturas, which is the only incorporated city in Modoc County. Other towns in the area include Cedarville, Adin, Canby, Likely, and Tionesta.
Overall, Modoc County has a small population who tend to live in more rural areas and make their living by farming or ranching.
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