Sattley Cash Store in, 2012
Sattley’s story
142 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1955 on.
- 1884Sattley is settled
SattleyCA
A town in California.
Land area
2 sq mi
Settled
1884
142 years ago
Is Sattley a good place to live?
Sattley’s January low is 22°F, below California’s towns (40°F) and close to U.S. towns (22°F). 37% of the land in Sattley is conserved, above both the California town median (4.3%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Tahoe National Forest, at 44 acres. We don’t grade Sattley yet; the figures below are still real.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sattley.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Sattley is inland flooding, at a very high overall level
99risk score of 100
In Sattley, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 99 of 100. Expected losses in Sattley break down as 43% from inland flooding and 41% from wildfires.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
In Sattley, nearly a third of the land is conserved
36.5%conserved
Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 2.0 miles.
36.5%
conserved · 477 of 1,305 acres
2.0 mi
of trails · 1.0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tahoe National Forest | — | 44 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Sattley has four seasons and pleasant summers
38″snow a winter
For Sattley, the July high is 86°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–45°
Spring31–60°
Summer45–83°
Fall33–66°
Sep 10
typical first frost
Jun 11
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Sattley have high blood pressure than in the typical California or U.S. town
For adults in Sattley, the share who had a checkup this year is 78%. Of 32 CDC measures, Sattley beats the California average on 7 and trails it on 13. Among adults in the town, 18% report frequent physical distress and 15% have diabetes.
| Sattley | Typical California town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. California
7 better12 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Sattley | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.3% | 10.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.2% | 14.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 5.1% |
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus
12.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
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Moving to Sattley: who provides what
Sattley is unincorporated, so Sierra County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPlumas-Sierra Rural Elec CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesSierra CountySierra County provides services here
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.govWho runs elections hereSierra County Clerk-ElectionsSierra County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code9612496124 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.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sattley; the nearest are
About Sattley
Census-designated place in California, United States
Sattley, formerly known as Church's Corners, is a census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States. Sattley is located on state routes 49 and 89, southwest of Loyalton. According to the Sattley-Sierraville community association, it was named after resident Harriet Sattley Church. The community board also states that the town was founded in 1881 by Eric Amen, a wealthy prospector. The post office in Sattley opened in 1884. As of the 2020 census, Sattley had a population of 44.
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- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,947 ft
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