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Tobin
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Location in Plumas County and the state of California
Tobin, California is located in the United States
Tobin, California
Tobin, California
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  California
County Plumas
Area
 • Total 5.029 sq mi (13.025 km2)
 • Land 5.029 sq mi (13.025 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
2,064 ft (629 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 19
 • Density 3.78/sq mi (1.46/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95980
Area code(s) 530
FIPS code 06-78792
GNIS feature ID 1660008

Tobin is a very small community located in Plumas County, California, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not an official city or town. In 2020, only 19 people lived in Tobin. It's known for being a quiet place surrounded by nature.

Geography of Tobin

Tobin is found at these coordinates: 39°55′14″N 121°17′56″W / 39.92056°N 121.29889°W / 39.92056; -121.29889. It is in a beautiful part of California. The community covers about 5 square miles (which is about 13 square kilometers) of land. There are no large bodies of water, like lakes or rivers, within its official borders.

Climate in Tobin

Tobin experiences different weather throughout the year. It has warm summers and cool, wet winters. The area gets a lot of rain and some snow, especially in the colder months.

Climate data for Tobin
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 50.9
(10.5)
54.9
(12.7)
59.8
(15.4)
65.7
(18.7)
74.5
(23.6)
83.8
(28.8)
92.3
(33.5)
91.6
(33.1)
85.9
(29.9)
72.5
(22.5)
58.7
(14.8)
49.8
(9.9)
70.0
(21.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 32.9
(0.5)
34.6
(1.4)
36.7
(2.6)
39.5
(4.2)
45.7
(7.6)
51.6
(10.9)
57.2
(14.0)
55.5
(13.1)
51.3
(10.7)
43.8
(6.6)
37.2
(2.9)
32.8
(0.4)
43.2
(6.2)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 11.55
(293)
11.30
(287)
10.38
(264)
5.32
(135)
2.67
(68)
1.01
(26)
0.09
(2.3)
0.32
(8.1)
1.03
(26)
3.60
(91)
8.40
(213)
12.02
(305)
67.69
(1,718.4)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 2.8
(7.1)
1.2
(3.0)
2.6
(6.6)
0.6
(1.5)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.3
(0.76)
1.8
(4.6)
9.3
(23.56)
Source: NOAA

People in Tobin

Population Changes

Tobin has always been a very small place. In the year 2000, there were 11 people living there. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 12 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 19 residents. This means Tobin is one of the least populated areas in the United States.

Who Lives in Tobin?

In 2010, all 12 people living in Tobin were White. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino. The community had 8 households. Most people lived alone or with one other person. The average household size was about 1.5 people.

The people living in Tobin in 2010 were mostly adults.

  • No one was under 18 years old.
  • One person was between 18 and 24 years old.
  • One person was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • Most people, nine of them, were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • One person was 65 years old or older.

The average age in Tobin was about 52.8 years old.

Local News

The main local newspaper for Tobin is called the Feather River Bulletin. It is published every Wednesday.

See also

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