Paynes Creek, California facts for kids
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Paynes Creek
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 Paynes Creek, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tehama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.430 sq mi (8.885 km2) |
| • Land | 3.429 sq mi (8.881 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.004 km2) 0.04% |
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 15.74/sq mi (6.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96075
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628773 |
Paynes Creek is a small community in Tehama County, California. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people.
Paynes Creek is located about 23 miles (37 kilometers) east of the city of Red Bluff. The area uses the ZIP code 96075. Its phone numbers start with 530-597. This phone prefix is also shared with the nearby town of Dales. Paynes Creek sits at an elevation of about 1,949 feet (594 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the population of Paynes Creek was 54 people.
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History of Paynes Creek
The community of Paynes Creek has a history dating back to the late 1800s. A post office was first opened in Paynes Creek in 1890. This post office served the community for many years. It remained in operation until 1973. The town gets its name from a nearby stream called Payne's Creek.
Geography of Paynes Creek
Paynes Creek is located in a specific area of California. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04%, is water.
People of Paynes Creek
The 2010 United States Census counted the population of Paynes Creek as 57 people. This means there were about 16.6 people living in each square mile.
There were 24 households in Paynes Creek. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living in them. Many households were made up of married couples.
The people living in Paynes Creek were of different ages. About 19% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 25% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Paynes Creek was 45.8 years old.
Most of the homes in Paynes Creek were owned by the people living in them. About 75% of the homes were owner-occupied. The rest were rented.
Nature and Wildlife in Paynes Creek
The area around Paynes Creek has many forests. These forests provide a home for various plants and animals. The smaller plants that grow under the trees are called understory flora. The animals living there are called fauna.
One interesting wildflower found in the area is the mariposa lily. Its scientific name is Calochortus luteus. Paynes Creek is one of the northernmost places where this specific type of mariposa lily grows. This shows the unique natural environment of the area.
See also
In Spanish: Paynes Creek (California) para niños
