Arnold, California facts for kids
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Arnold
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Location in Calaveras County and the state of California
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 Arnold, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Calaveras |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.13 sq mi (23.65 km2) |
| • Land | 9.07 sq mi (23.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) 0.42% |
| Elevation | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,288 |
| • Density | 362.63/sq mi (140.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95223
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-02770 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1656296, 2407763 |
Arnold is a special kind of community in Calaveras County, California, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town. Arnold is located on State Route 4. In 2020, about 3,288 people lived there.
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History of Arnold
Arnold got its name from Bob and Bernice Arnold. In 1927, they opened a place called the Ebbetts Pass Inn. Before that, the area was mostly two big ranches where people worked in the logging industry, cutting down trees.
The Ebbetts Pass Inn was an important stop for travelers using the Ebbetts Pass route. It also offered rooms for people visiting the nearby Calaveras Big Trees State Park. In 1928, a Boy Scout camp called Camp Wolfeboro was started close by. It's still open today! Arnold's first post office opened in 1934, and Bernice Arnold even worked there as the postmistress.
In 2015, a large wildfire called the Butte Fire happened. It destroyed many homes in communities nearby. Luckily, Arnold was saved because the weather changed. This fire made people in Arnold focus even more on fire safety. Even so, in 2019, Arnold was still considered a "very high fire hazard severity zone." This is because it's on a ridge, surrounded by thick forests with many trees that have died from drought and beetles.
Geography and Location
Arnold is located in a beautiful area. The total area of the community is about 9.13 square miles (23.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Because Arnold is on a forested ridge with strong winds, it's at a high risk for wildfires. Organizations like CalFire work to help keep the community safe from fires.
Arnold's Climate
Arnold has a climate often called "Mediterranean." This means it usually has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
| Climate data for Calaveras Big Trees State Park (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1929–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
82 (28) |
82 (28) |
88 (31) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
94 (34) |
89 (32) |
78 (26) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
59 (15) |
61 (16) |
71 (22) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
85 (29) |
77 (25) |
65 (18) |
57 (14) |
90 (32) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.0 (7.2) |
45.7 (7.6) |
48.7 (9.3) |
54.1 (12.3) |
62.6 (17.0) |
73.0 (22.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
79.8 (26.6) |
73.7 (23.2) |
63.5 (17.5) |
52.0 (11.1) |
44.0 (6.7) |
60.2 (15.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.5 (3.1) |
37.9 (3.3) |
40.3 (4.6) |
44.5 (6.9) |
52.1 (11.2) |
61.0 (16.1) |
68.1 (20.1) |
67.3 (19.6) |
62.1 (16.7) |
53.0 (11.7) |
43.2 (6.2) |
36.8 (2.7) |
50.3 (10.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.7 (−1.3) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
34.9 (1.6) |
41.7 (5.4) |
49.0 (9.4) |
55.7 (13.2) |
54.9 (12.7) |
50.6 (10.3) |
42.5 (5.8) |
34.4 (1.3) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
40.5 (4.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 17 (−8) |
19 (−7) |
21 (−6) |
25 (−4) |
30 (−1) |
36 (2) |
46 (8) |
46 (8) |
39 (4) |
31 (−1) |
23 (−5) |
18 (−8) |
15 (−9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 1 (−17) |
3 (−16) |
8 (−13) |
15 (−9) |
21 (−6) |
21 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
32 (0) |
28 (−2) |
20 (−7) |
9 (−13) |
0 (−18) |
0 (−18) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 10.57 (268) |
9.82 (249) |
8.48 (215) |
4.59 (117) |
2.79 (71) |
0.95 (24) |
0.11 (2.8) |
0.06 (1.5) |
0.39 (9.9) |
2.93 (74) |
5.17 (131) |
9.65 (245) |
55.51 (1,410) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 19.3 (49) |
25.9 (66) |
19.2 (49) |
11.4 (29) |
2.2 (5.6) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
7.7 (20) |
18.7 (47) |
104.8 (266) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.4 | 11.1 | 10.5 | 7.7 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 7.3 | 10.8 | 73.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.1 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 4.3 | 24.6 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
People Living in Arnold (Demographics)
Many homes in Arnold are vacation homes, meaning their owners might not live there all year. This is important for fire safety, as it's harder to make sure these properties are cleared of brush that could catch fire.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,218 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,843 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,288 | −14.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
At the 2010 census, Arnold had 3,843 people. Most of the people living there (93.4%) were White. There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 6.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Arnold was about 54.1 years old. This means it has a slightly older population compared to some other places. About 16% of the people were under 18, and 27.2% were 65 or older.
Economy and Business
Arnold has a local business group called the Greater Arnold Business Association. This group helps support businesses in the area.
Parks and Outdoor Fun
Arnold is located within the Stanislaus National Forest, which is a huge area of protected land. There are several great parks nearby for outdoor activities:
- White Pines Park
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park
The Arnold Rim Trail is a popular place for outdoor fun. It was created in 2007 and is about 17.5 miles long. This trail is used for many activities like hiking and biking. It goes through protected land from Arnold all the way to Avery.
See also
In Spanish: Arnold (condado de Calaveras) para niños
