Flournoy, California facts for kids
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Flournoy
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Location of Flournoy in Tehama County, California.
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 Flournoy, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tehama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.796 sq mi (15.013 km2) |
| • Land | 5.796 sq mi (15.013 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 20.19/sq mi (7.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96029
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| GNIS feature ID | 2628732 |
Flournoy is a small community in Tehama County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area created by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data.
Flournoy is located in the southwestern part of Tehama County. It sits about halfway between the city of Corning and the town of Paskenta. The community is found near Thomes Creek. It is about 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The local zip code is 96029. In 2020, about 117 people lived in Flournoy.
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History of Flournoy
Flournoy got its name from George H. Flournoy. He was a local rancher and a veteran of the American Civil War.
A post office was opened in Flournoy in 1908. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1966.
Geography and Climate
Flournoy covers an area of about 5.8 square miles (15 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the CDP.
Understanding Flournoy's Climate
Flournoy has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are warm and dry. The average monthly temperatures do not get higher than 71.6°F (22°C). Winters are generally mild and wet.
Who Lives in Flournoy?
The 2010 United States Census counted 101 people living in Flournoy. Most of the people lived in family homes. No one lived in group homes or institutions at that time.
There were 43 households in Flournoy. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 11 of these households had children under 18 years old. Most households were made up of married couples. Some households had a single parent.
Age Groups in Flournoy
The population of Flournoy includes people of all ages.
- About 19 people (18.8%) were under 18 years old.
- About 8 people (7.9%) were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 15 people (14.9%) were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 39 people (38.6%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20 people (19.8%) were 65 years or older.
The average age in Flournoy was about 48.9 years old. Most homes in Flournoy were owned by the people living in them. Only a few homes were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Flournoy para niños
