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Geography
Geographically, Ukiah is situated in a small agricultural valley 614 feet above sea level. The town is located 110 miles North of San Francisco and 60 miles from the beautiful Mendocino coast. Ukiah was incorporated in 1876.
Ukiah is graced with well-groomed parks and pedestrian friendly neighborhoods lined with mature shade trees. Victorian homes from an era gone by can also be found throughout Ukiah's Westside. Eating out and shopping is easy because many neighborhoods are within easy walking distance to the downtown area.
Freeway mileage from Ukiah to:
| Eureka: |
160
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Ft. Bragg: |
60
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Lakeport: |
32
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Los Angeles: |
520
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Sacramento: |
148
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San Francisco: |
113
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Santa Rosa: |
62
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Seattle: |
754
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Willits: |
25
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Williams: |
79 |
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Climate
Unlike many other cities close to the coast, Ukiah is relatively fog-free. This fact, coupled with warm days and cool evenings, gives Ukiah an ideal climate for those who want four seasons but don't want extreme temperatures. Summer temperatures are regularly in the mid-90s with cooling in the evenings. Winter temperatures are in the 50s with lows in the 30s-40s. Average total annual rainfall is approximately 38.5 inches a year.
Population
Ukiah has experienced slow population growth with a 2.9% increase between 2000 and 2004. Population for Ukiah proper is 15,850. Mendocino County's total population stands at 88,200. Per capita income in 2001 was listed at $32,655.00, while the last reported average household income was $26,000.00. Approximately 20% of Ukiah's residences are college educated.
Predominant groups by ethnicity are:
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Caucasion |
72.4% |
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Hispanic - Latino |
19.3% |
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American Indian |
5.7% |
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Asian |
2.3% |
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Black - African American |
1.5% |
Industry Employment
Industry employment in Ukiah and the surrounding area, is provided largely by the retail and service industry. Agriculture also plays a role in the employment for our county; industries include wineries, vineyards, pear orchards and wood products. The number of small non-agricultural types of manufacturers and service industries continue to rise while timber industry activities are in decline. As with many rural communities, State and local government agencies also constitute a significant part of local employment.
Housing
Overall, housing in the Ukiah area presents the best of two worlds. In town, one is close to everything: shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and healthcare. Quiet, family-oriented neighborhoods, many with turn-of-the-century Victorians, are Ukiah's primary feature. Just minutes from the city limits is the Yokayo Valley countryside. Dotted with orchards and vineyards, rolling green hills and stands of oak, cedar and redwood, one can "get away from it all" but still be a quick 5-10 minute drive from the town's amenities.
Average housing prices in 2003
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Average home price (3 bedroom / 2 bath): |
$373,000
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Average home rental (3 bedroom / 2 bath): |
$1,350/mo.
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Average apartment rental: |
$750.00 to $800.00
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