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LodogaCA

Settled in 1898, this town now has 259 residents.

Is Lodoga a good place to live?

Lodoga’s average commute is 55 minutes, where California’s towns sit at 28 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Lodoga has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

259 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Getting set up

Moving to Lodoga: who provides what

Lodoga is unincorporated, so Colusa County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerPG&E37.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterUpper Lake Hardisty SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesColusa CountyColusa County provides services here
SchoolsMaxwell Unified School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereColusa County Clerk-Elections DepartmentColusa County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code9597995979 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Lodoga.

Natural hazards

The biggest natural risk in Lodoga is drought, at a very high overall level

For Lodoga, the FEMA risk score is 86 of 100. 72% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by inland flooding at 10%.

86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
86Very high riskLowerHigher
DroughtInland floodingEarthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Mild winters and hot summers: that is Lodoga’s year

The peak summer temperature is 96°F.

96°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter35–57°
Spring43–71°
Summer58–93°
Fall46–77°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Lodoga stands out in California and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes

Lodoga: 12% of adults binge drink. Only 6 of the 848 California towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Lodoga. CDC measures, 32 in all: Lodoga beats California on 4 and trails on 16.

LodogaCalifornia townsU.S. towns
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)33%22%19%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)19%12%12%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)22%14%14%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)49%31%35%
32 measures vs. California
4 better12 too close to call16 worse
What stands outLodogaCA
Fewer binge drinkers12.2%15.3%
More adults treating high blood pressure81.4%71.3%
More adults with COPD14.3%5.1%
Glenn Medical Center
21.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Housing

Homes in Lodoga sell for about $529K

In Lodoga, 87% of households own their home.

$529Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in September

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Lodoga

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After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Lodoga; the nearest are

Questions about Lodoga

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Lodoga, CA a good place to live?

Lodoga has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.