Lookout, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lookout
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 Lookout
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Modoc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.453 sq mi (14.123 km2) |
| • Land | 5.334 sq mi (13.816 km2) |
| • Water | 0.119 sq mi (0.307 km2) 2.17% |
| Elevation | 4,144 ft (1,263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 12.47/sq mi (4.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96054
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 262896; 2583062 |
Lookout is a small community in Modoc County, California. It used to be called Whitley's Ford. Lookout is about 11 miles (18 km) west of Adin. It sits at an elevation of 4,144 feet (1,263 meters) above sea level.
In 2020, 68 people lived in Lookout. This number was a bit lower than the 84 people who lived there in 2010. The ZIP Code for Lookout is 96054.
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History of Lookout's Name
The first post office in the area was called Whitley's Ford. It operated from 1874 to 1875. This name honored James W. Whitley, who owned a hotel nearby.
The post office changed its name to Lookout in 1880. The name "Lookout" comes from how Native Americans used the nearby hills. They used these spots as high observation points to look out over the land.
Geography and Area
Lookout is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that the United States Census Bureau defines for statistics. It's not an officially incorporated town.
The area of Lookout covers about 5.5 square miles (14.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 97.83%, is land. The remaining 2.17% is water.
Climate and Weather
Lookout experiences a type of weather known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This is sometimes called "Csb" on climate maps.
- Summers: The summers in Lookout are warm and dry. They are not extremely hot, with average monthly temperatures staying below 71.6 °F (22 °C).
- Winters: Winters can be very cold and harsh. The air is dry, and there is often snow. Temperatures can sometimes drop to or below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
Population and People
The 2010 United States Census counted 84 people living in Lookout. This means there were about 15.4 people per square mile (5.9 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Lookout were White (90.5%). A small number were Native American (2.4%). About 16.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 84 people lived in homes. There were 31 households in total. Some households had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples.
The population included people of all ages:
- 22.6% were under 18 years old.
- 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 15.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 34.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Lookout was about 45.3 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Lookout (California) para niños
