Healdsburg, California facts for kids

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City
Healdsburg Carnegie Library, which now houses the Healdsburg Museum
Location of Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Sonoma
Founded	1857
Incorporated	February 20, 1867
Founded by	Harmon Heald
Government
• Type	Council–manager
Area
• Total	4.42 sq mi (11.45 km2)
• Land	4.42 sq mi (11.45 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.15%
Elevation	105 ft (32 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	11,340
• Estimate  (2023)	11,137
• Density	2,680.1/sq mi (1,034.79/km2)
Demonym(s)	Healdsburgians
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	95448
Area code	707
FIPS code	06-33056
GNIS feature IDs	277530, 2410726

Healdsburg is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States. It's known for its central plaza from the 1800s. In 2020, about 11,340 people lived there.

Discovering Healdsburg's Past

Long ago, the Pomo people lived in this area. They built villages along the Russian River. Later, in the mid-1800s, people from Europe and other parts of America started to settle here.

In 1857, a businessman named Harmon Heald bought some land. This is when the city officially began. Ten years later, in 1867, Healdsburg became an official town. The San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad reached Healdsburg in 1872, helping the town grow. For many years, from the 1890s to the 1940s, farming was a big part of life here. People grew fruits in orchards and vegetables on truck farms.

Did you know that the seasoning lemon pepper was first developed for sale in Healdsburg in 1967?

Exploring Healdsburg's Geography

Healdsburg covers about 4.46 square miles (11.55 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water. The city is located right on the Russian River. This spot has been used as a river crossing since the 1850s. Today, the Healdsburg Memorial Bridge stands there.

Foss Creek flows through the city from north to south. It eventually joins Dry Creek near the main highway, U.S. 101.

Healdsburg's Climate and Weather

Healdsburg has cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. In January, the average high temperature is about 58°F (14°C), and the low is around 38°F (3°C). In July, it gets warmer, with average highs near 89°F (32°C) and lows around 53°F (12°C).

The city gets about 42 inches (107 cm) of rain each year. It rains on about 73 days annually. Snow is very rare here. The highest temperature ever recorded was 117°F (47°C) in September 2022. The lowest was 14°F (-10°C) in December 1990.

Protecting Healdsburg's Environment

The Russian River is a very important part of Healdsburg's natural environment. The city also has two special nature areas called open space reserves. These are managed by a group called LandPaths.

The Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve has 150 acres (61 hectares) of wetlands, oak woodlands, and grasslands. The Fitch Mountain Open Space Preserve has 173 acres (70 hectares). Healdsburg residents also help the environment by recycling their waste. The city tries to keep the environment quiet by setting rules about noise levels.

Healdsburg's Population and People

Healdsburg has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1860, there were only 334 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 11,340.

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Population Details from 2010

Healdsburg, 1872

Panoramic map of Healdsburg from 1876 with images of several area sites inset

In 2010, Healdsburg had a population of 11,254 people. Most people lived in homes, with a small number in special facilities. The population was mostly White, with a significant Hispanic or Latino community, and smaller groups of other races.

About 30% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people. The median age in Healdsburg was 40.8 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40.8, and half were older.

Arts and Culture in Healdsburg

Healdsburg has a rich history and culture. The Healdsburg Carnegie Library is a historic building that now houses the Healdsburg Museum. Both the library and the Healdsburg Memorial Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.

In 1983, a survey found over 300 historic places in the city. Healdsburg has also named eleven of its own historic landmarks. There are also two special historic districts: the Johnson Street Historic District and the Matheson Historic District.

Healdsburg in Movies

Healdsburg has been a filming location for a couple of movies:

• The 1943 film Happy Land was filmed in and around the city.
• The 1996 horror film Scream also used Healdsburg as a setting.

City Services and Transportation

Emergency Services for Safety

The Healdsburg Police Department keeps the city safe. The Healdsburg Fire Department handles fires and other emergencies. For medical emergencies, Bell's Ambulance provides services. They have been helping the community since 1956.

Getting Around Healdsburg

You can get around Healdsburg using Sonoma County Transit buses. There are also plans for a future train stop for the Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit line. The Amtrak Thruway 7 bus also connects Healdsburg to other cities like Martinez and Arcata.

Education in Healdsburg

Schools in Healdsburg are part of the Healdsburg Unified School District.

Famous People from Healdsburg

Many interesting people have lived in or were born in Healdsburg. Here are a few:

Images for kids

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  Healdsburg Carnegie Library

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  Location of Healdsburg in Sonoma County, California

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  Healdsburg, 1872

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  Panoramic map of Healdsburg from 1876

See also

In Spanish: Healdsburg para niños