Westwood, California
Quick Statistics
Westwood is a community in Lassen County, California, home to about 1,063 people spread across 5.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,022 a year, and a typical home is worth about $147,000. About 26.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 35 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Westwood ranks number 1,048 of 1,570 in population, number 1,108 in median household income, number 1,349 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Westwood typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 22°F. The area sees roughly 109 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clear Creek, CA | 2.7 mi. | 172 |
| 2. | Hamilton Branch, CA | 5.2 mi. | 480 |
| 3. | East Shore, CA | 5.7 mi. | 142 |
| 4. | Lake Almanor Peninsula, CA | 7.1 mi. | 412 |
| 5. | Lake Almanor Country Club, CA | 8.2 mi. | 469 |
| 6. | Canyondam, CA | 10.1 mi. | 11 |
| 7. | Prattville, CA | 10.6 mi. | 57 |
| 8. | Almanor, CA | 11.1 mi. | 0 |
What is the population of Westwood, California?
Westwood has a population of about 1,063 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Westwood, California in?
Westwood is located in Lassen County, California.
What is the median home value in Westwood, California?
The median home value in Westwood is about $147,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Westwood, California?
The median personal income in Westwood is about $29,022 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Westwood, California?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Lassen County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Westwood, California?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 22 degrees, with around 109 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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