Yreka, California
Yreka: county seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States
About
Yreka is a city located in the county of Siskiyou in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,765. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,503 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Yreka
| Population | 7,503 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Different from | Eureka |
| Postal code | 96097 |
| Phone Area Codes | 530 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.72% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.28% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7354,-122.6345 |
| Altitude | 8,494 feet / 2589 meters |
| Capital city | Yreka is capital of Siskiyou County |
| Establishment | April 21, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 14:48:36 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 38℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Yreka is located at 41°44'8"N 122°38'4"W (41.7354200, -122.6344700).
Yreka map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precip...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Yreka
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Yreka decreased by 3.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,765 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,743 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,646 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,546 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,533 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,539 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,545 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,557 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,523 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,518 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,503 | -0.2% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Yreka
1Yreka City Hall
701 4th St, Yreka, CA 96097 View details
Phone: +15308412386 | Website available
2Siskiyou Weights & Measures
525 S Foothill Dr, Yreka, CA 96097, United States View details
Phone: +15308414025
3Siskiyou County Department of Agriculture
525 S Foothill Dr, Yreka, CA 96097, United States View details
Phone: +15308414025 | Website available
People born in Yreka (5)
People born in Yreka, including United States federal judge Edward Silsby Farrington, baseball player Erik Bennett, politician Rod Diridon, Sr., .
More notable people
- Tim Meamber (American football player) he was born in 27/10/1962
- Marco Grifantini (Baseball Pitcher) he was born in 17/09/1985
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Yreka, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123484 | College of the Siskiyous | Weed (CA) | 96094-2899 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Yreka, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHL | Ashland, Oregon | 585 Siskiyou Blvd | BUS |
| DUN | Dunsmuir station | 5750 Sacramento Avenue | RAIL |
| MFR | Medford, Oregon | 200 South Front Street | BUS |
| WCT | White City, Oregon | 7455 Highway 62 | BUS |
| GHL | Gold Hill, OR | 868 2nd Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Yreka.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Yreka Post Office | Yreka (CA) | 96097 |
Other cities in Siskiyou County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Siskiyou County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Shasta | 3,233 | City in California, US |
| Weed | 2,668 | City in Siskiyou County, California, United States |
| Dunsmuir | 1,548 | City in Siskiyou County, California, United States |
| Montague | 1,366 | City in Siskiyou County, California, United States |
| McCloud | 1,101 | Census-designated place in Siskiyou County, California, United States |
| Tulelake | 955 | City in Siskiyou County, California, United States |
| Dorris | 896 | City in Siskiyou County, California, United States |
| Etna | 706 | City in Siskiyou County, California, United States |
| Fort Jones | 688 | City in Siskiyou County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Yreka distances to largest California cities