Loomis, California facts for kids
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Loomis, California
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| Town of Loomis | |
Loomis entrance sign
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| Motto(s):
"A Small Town Is Like A Big Family"
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Location in Placer County and the state of California
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 Loomis, California
Location in California
Loomis, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Placer |
| Incorporated | December 17, 1984 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.27 sq mi (18.82 km2) |
| • Land | 7.27 sq mi (18.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,836 |
| • Density | 944.95/sq mi (364.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95650
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| Area code(s) | 916, 279 |
| FIPS code | 06-43140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277546 |
Loomis is a small town in Placer County, California, USA. It is part of the larger Sacramento area. In 2020, about 6,836 people lived there. Loomis is next to cities like Rocklin, Penryn, and Granite Bay. The town's motto is "A Small Town Is Like A Big Family."
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History of Loomis
Loomis has had several names over the years. It was first called Placer in 1861. Then it changed to Smithville in 1862. Later, in 1869, it became Pino. Finally, in 1890, the railroad and Post Office decided on Loomis. They changed it from Pino because it sounded too much like Reno.
The name Smithville honored L.G. Smith. He was an important leader in the early town. Loomis is named after James Loomis, who was a pioneer in the area. He ran the saloon, worked for the railroad, and was the postmaster.
In the early 1900s, Loomis was a major center for shipping fruit. It was the second largest fruit-shipping spot in Placer County. Only Newcastle, about 6 mi (9.7 km) east, was bigger.
Loomis became an official town on December 17, 1984. Before that, it was part of Placer County. Residents voted to become a town to keep their local control. They wanted to protect Loomis's "small town" feel. They also wanted to save historic buildings like the fruit packing sheds.
Geography and Climate
Loomis covers about 7.27 square miles (18.8 km2) (18.82 km²) of land. There are no large bodies of water within the town. Small streams like Antelope Creek and Secret Ravine flow through Loomis.
Weather in Loomis
Loomis has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Summers are sunny with little rain. Winters are cool and bring more rain.
Average high temperatures are around 53 °F (12 °C) in January. They reach about 94 °F (34 °C) in July. Low temperatures range from 39 °F (4 °C) in winter to 61 °F (16 °C) in summer. It almost never snows in Loomis.
| Climate data for Loomis, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
110 (43) |
115 (46) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
102 (39) |
87 (31) |
76 (24) |
115 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53 (12) |
60 (16) |
64 (18) |
71 (22) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
92 (33) |
87 (31) |
77 (25) |
63 (17) |
54 (12) |
74 (23) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46 (8) |
51 (11) |
54 (12) |
60 (16) |
66 (19) |
73 (23) |
78 (26) |
76 (24) |
73 (23) |
65 (18) |
54 (12) |
47 (8) |
62 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
42 (6) |
44 (7) |
48 (9) |
53 (12) |
58 (14) |
61 (16) |
61 (16) |
58 (14) |
52 (11) |
44 (7) |
39 (4) |
50 (10) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
23 (−5) |
27 (−3) |
33 (1) |
36 (2) |
43 (6) |
48 (9) |
46 (8) |
41 (5) |
31 (−1) |
27 (−3) |
16 (−9) |
16 (−9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.98 (101) |
3.46 (88) |
3.07 (78) |
1.58 (40) |
0.58 (15) |
0.12 (3.0) |
0.04 (1.0) |
0.06 (1.5) |
0.35 (8.9) |
1.08 (27) |
2.80 (71) |
3.33 (85) |
20.45 (519.4) |
| Source: http://www.myforecast.com/bin/climate.m?city=11897&zip_code=95648&metric=false | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,108 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,284 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,705 | 344.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,260 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,430 | 2.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 6,866 | 6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, Loomis had 6,430 people. Most residents, about 89%, were White. About 9% were Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Asian, Native American, and African American people.
The average household had about 2.72 people. The average family had about 3.10 people. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 or older. The average age in Loomis was 42.1 years.
Culture and Events
Loomis is known for its fun community events.
- Eggplant Festival: This is the biggest event in Loomis. It features entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and activities for kids. In 2012, the festival celebrated its 25th anniversary.
- Loomis Friday Night Family Fest: This smaller event happens during the summer.
- Cowpoke Fall Gathering: Another local festivity that brings the community together.
Economy and Jobs
In May 2019, about 59% of the people in Loomis had jobs. Many people in Loomis have a college degree.
In 2017, the average household income was estimated to be $75,691. This means families in Loomis generally earn a good living. About 7.6% of the population lived in poverty.
In 2012, Loomis had 835 registered businesses. Many of these businesses were owned by men, women, minorities, or veterans.
Education in Loomis
Loomis is home to Del Oro High School. Several elementary schools feed into Del Oro High School. These include:
- Placer Elementary School
- Franklin Elementary School
- Loomis Grammar School
- H. Clarke Powers Elementary School
- Penryn School
- Ophir STEAM Academy
- Newcastle School
- Loomis Basin Charter School
Getting Around Loomis
Loomis is split by Interstate 80, a major highway. Placer County Transit offers bus service on weekdays. You can take a bus from the Penryn Park and Ride to Downtown Sacramento.
Famous People from Loomis
Many talented people have lived in Loomis, including:
- Taylor Lewan – A professional football player for the Tennessee Titans.
- Hobo Johnson – A popular singer and front man of the band Hobo Johnson and the LoveMakers.
- Alex Obert – The captain of Team USA's Water Polo team. He competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Randy Fasani – A former NFL quarterback.
- James Irvin – A professional MMA fighter.
- Mark McLemore – A former MLB pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.
- Don Verlin – A men's basketball head coach at the University of Idaho.
- Sally Edwards – A member of the Triathlon Hall of Fame.
- Hiroshi Kashiwagi – A writer, playwright, and actor.
- Thomas E. Cooper – A former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
- Michael Anton – A conservative writer and former government official.
- Jack Wood – A racing driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
- Dean S. Laird – A U.S. World War II flying ace.
- Maxxine Dupri – A WWE superstar.
See also
In Spanish: Loomis (California) para niños
