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Atwater, CA

Atwater is a city on State Route 99 in Merced County, California, United States. Atwater is 8 miles (13 km) west-northwest of Merced, at an elevation of 151 feet (46 m). The population as of the 2020 census was 31,970, up from 28,168 in 2010.

Atwater is in northern Merced County, between Merced, the county seat, to the southeast and Livingston to the northwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17 km2). 99.92% of it is land and 0.08% is water.

The city includes Castle Air Museum but does not include the former Castle Air Force Base proper, now repurposed as Castle Airport.

The railroad reached Atwater in the 1870s, and a town grew around it. The first post office opened in 1880. Atwater was incorporated in 1922. The name honors Marshall D. Atwater, a wheat farmer whose land was used by the railroad for its station. 

North of the town is the site of Castle Air Force Base, the former World War II Merced Army Airfield. Castle was selected for closure under the 1991 Base Realignment and Closure Commission and the base closed September 30, 1995. The site is now a public airport.

On May 15, 2020, Atwater declared itself a business "sanctuary city" during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Atwater focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs Atwater Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Valley Fitness, 24-Hour Gyms, and Club Atwater Montreal. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Atwater, such as the Castle Air Museum Loop and the North Atwater Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Atwater, CA are Castle Air Museum, Merced National Wildlife Refuge, and Merced County Courthouse Museum.

Population: 31,970 (2020). Zip code: 95301. Area code: 209. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Area: 6.6 square miles (17 km2).

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Is Atwater, CA a good place to live?

Living in Atwater offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Atwater, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Atwater and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Atwater are above average.

Is Atwater, CA Safe?

With a crime rate of 35 per one thousand residents, Atwater has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 29. Within California, more than 89% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Atwater.

Is Atwater, CA expensive to live in?

Atwater, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.1% higher than the U.S. average and 27.2% higher than the average for California. A typical home costs $380,800, which is 12.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. To live comfortably in Atwater, California, a minimum annual income of $73,080 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.
 

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City of Atwater

Atwater’s Recreation and Community Services Department

alley Fitness

24 Hour Gyms

Club Atwater Montreal

Castle Air Museum Loop 

North Atwater Park
Castle Air Museum

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

Merced County Courthouse Museum

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