Hayfork, California facts for kids
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Hayfork
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Location in Trinity County and the state of California
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 Hayfork, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Trinity |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.120 sq mi (186.791 km2) |
| • Land | 72.098 sq mi (186.733 km2) |
| • Water | 0.022 sq mi (0.058 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,324 |
| • Density | 32.224/sq mi (12.4417/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96041
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-32562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277529 |
Hayfork is a small community in Trinity County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area counted by the census bureau. In 2020, about 2,324 people lived there.
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Hayfork's Name History
Hayfork has had a few different names over time. It was first called Nor'el pom by the Wintu people. This name means "big valley at base of the mountain." Later, it was known as Kingbury, then Haytown. Finally, it got its current name, Hayfork, because of a nearby stream called Hayfork Creek.
Hayfork's Past
An important event in Hayfork's history happened in 1921. This was when the very first Trinity County Fair was held. The Governor of California at that time, William Stephens, even attended the fair. [1]
Geography of Hayfork
Hayfork is located in a valley at about 2,310 feet (704 meters) above sea level. You can find it at these coordinates: 40°34′17″N 123°8′48″W / 40.57139°N 123.14667°W.
The community covers a total area of about 72.1 square miles (186.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (0.03%) being water.
Hayfork's Climate
Hayfork has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. On climate maps, this is shown as Csb.
Even though summers are warm, the temperature can change a lot between day and night. This is called diurnal temperature variation. In winter, the temperature changes are big enough to cause frost at night. Frost can happen from mid-September to early June. Sometimes, it even frosts in July or August, which is unusual for this type of climate.
It gets quite hot in summer, with temperatures often going above 90°F (32°C). In winter, temperatures usually stay above freezing, but they can drop below 0°F (-18°C) about three times every ten years.
Hayfork gets most of its rain during the cooler months. Snow usually falls in higher areas, but Hayfork, being at 2,323 feet (708 meters), can get some snow too. The most snow recorded in one month was 77.7 inches (1.97 meters) in January 1916!
| Climate data for Hayfork, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
81 (27) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
101 (38) |
109 (43) |
109 (43) |
111 (44) |
107 (42) |
100 (38) |
97 (36) |
71 (22) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.9 (9.9) |
54.6 (12.6) |
59.4 (15.2) |
65.0 (18.3) |
74.0 (23.3) |
83.7 (28.7) |
93.1 (33.9) |
92.6 (33.7) |
86.9 (30.5) |
73.7 (23.2) |
58.5 (14.7) |
48.2 (9.0) |
70.0 (21.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.5 (−1.9) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
33.8 (1.0) |
37.6 (3.1) |
42.4 (5.8) |
47.9 (8.8) |
46.8 (8.2) |
40.7 (4.8) |
34.0 (1.1) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
35.9 (2.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −2 (−19) |
−2 (−19) |
12 (−11) |
11 (−12) |
20 (−7) |
23 (−5) |
32 (0) |
31 (−1) |
23 (−5) |
13 (−11) |
8 (−13) |
−5 (−21) |
−5 (−21) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 6.18 (157) |
5.05 (128) |
3.74 (95) |
1.84 (47) |
1.17 (30) |
0.61 (15) |
0.20 (5.1) |
0.27 (6.9) |
0.68 (17) |
2.06 (52) |
4.84 (123) |
6.69 (170) |
33.3 (850) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.5 (11) |
2.9 (7.4) |
2.5 (6.4) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (2.5) |
4.5 (11) |
16 (39.8) |
| Source: Western Regional Climate Center | |||||||||||||
Places to Visit in Hayfork
Hayfork has a few interesting spots:
- Japanese Bomb Balloon Marker: This marker was put up in 1978. It tells the story of a Japanese bomb balloon that exploded near Hayfork during World War II. [2]
- Bridge Gulch Massacre: This is a historical site.
- Hayfork Creek: The creek that gave the town its name.
- Wildwood: A small, nearby community.
- Peanut: Another small, nearby community.
Hayfork's Population
Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,549 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,315 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,368 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,324 | −1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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People of Hayfork
In 2010, the population of Hayfork was 2,368 people. Most residents, about 84.4%, were White. About 6.8% were Native American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 8.0% of the population.
The average age in Hayfork in 2010 was about 46.9 years old. About 19.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
In 2000, there were 2,315 people living in Hayfork. The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with about 84.7% White and 8.3% Native American. The median age was 42 years.
Hayfork's School System
The schools in the Hayfork area are part of the Mountain Valley Unified School District (MVUSD). This district includes six different schools:
- Hayfork High School
- Hayfork Elementary School
- Valley High School
- Community Day School
- Hyampom Arts Magnet School
- Adult Education School
You can learn more about them at [3].
See also
In Spanish: Hayfork para niños
