Need, California

Need: Located in the Sacramento Valley at an elevation of 43 feet, this unincorporated community is situated south of the state capital within Sacramento County.

About

Need is a city located in the county of Sacramento in the U.S. state of California.

Quick Facts about Need

State California (United States)
County Sacramento County
Latitude & Longitude 38.3021,-121.3247
Time Zone America/Los_Angeles
Local time 10:16:36 (6th November 2026)
Weather 43℉ Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog 7-days weather

Geography

Need is located at 38°18'8"N 121°19'29"W (38.3021400, -121.3246700).

Need map

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Weather

43°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
2 mph SW Tonight

Patchy fog after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 2 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Need, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
113096 Cosumnes River College Sacramento (CA) 95823-5799

Nearby Transit Stations (48)

Rail and bus stations connected to Need, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
EKG Elk Grove, California Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue BUS
LOD Lodi 24 South Sacramento Street RAIL
SCS Sacramento (State Capitol), California 1389 10th Street BUS
SAC Sacramento Valley Station 401 I Street RAIL
RVT Rio Vista, CA 28 South Front Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Need.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Gal Post Office Galt (CA) 95632

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City Name Population Title
Sacramento 512,838 The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
Elk Grove 177,302 The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California.
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Folsom 82,726 A city in Sacramento County, California.
Rancho Cordova 76,166 A city in Sacramento County, California.
Carmichael 61,762 A city in Sacramento County, California.
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North Highlands 42,694 Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Orangevale 33,960 Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Foothill Farms 33,121 Census designated place
Fair Oaks 30,912 California
Galt 26,551 City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America
Rio Linda 15,106 Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
La Riviera 10,802 Census designated place
Live Oak 9,048 City in Sutter County, California, United States
Gold River 7,912 Census designated place in Sacramento County, California