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Susanville, CA

Susanville (formerly known as Rooptown) is a city in and is the county seat of Lassen County, California, United States. Susanville is located on the Susan River in the southern part of the county,[5] at an elevation of 4,186 feet (1,276 m). Its population is 16,728 as of the 2020 census, down from 17,947 from the 2010 census. The Susanville urban area contains 8,995 people and 4,233 households.

Susanville, a former logging and mining town, is the site of the High Desert State Prison, California (not to be confused with High Desert State Prison, Nevada), which opened in 1995. The Federal Correctional Institution, Herlong is nearby, having opened in 2001.

The prisons and their effects on the community, including the addition of local jobs, were explored in the documentary Prison Town, USA (2007), aired on PBS. Nearly half the adult population of Susanville works at the three prisons in the area, where 6,000 people are incarcerated.

Susanville is located at the head of Honey Lake Valley, 40 miles (64 km) east of Lassen Peak, The elevation is approximately 4,186 feet (1,276 m) above sea level. It is considered a gateway city to Reno on U.S. Route 395.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.03 square miles (20.8 km2), of which 7.95 square miles (20.58 km2) or 98.93% is land and 0.09 square miles (0.22 km2) or 1.07% is water. Eagle Lake is located 15 miles (24 km) north of the town.

Susanville focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Susanville 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 Mountain Yoga & Fitness Studio, Fitness Center Susanville, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Susanville, such as the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail and the Susan River Path. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Susanville, CA are Lassen Volcanic National Park, Subway Cave Lava Tubes, and Susanville Ranch Park.

Population: 12,359 (2024). ZIP code: 96130. Area codes: 530, 837. Elevation: 1,276 m. Area: 8.03 square miles (20.8 km2).

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What is Susanville, CA is known for?

Susanville, a former logging and mining town, is the site of the High Desert State Prison, California (not to be confused with High Desert State Prison, Nevada), which opened in 1995. The Federal Correctional Institution, Herlong is nearby, having opened in 2001. The prisons and their effects on the community, including the addition of local jobs, were explored in the documentary Prison Town, USA (2007), aired on PBS. Nearly half the adult population of Susanville works at the three prisons in the area, where 6,000 people are incarcerated.

What is it like living in Susanville, CA?

Susanville is in Lassen County. Living in Susanville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Susanville tend to lean conservative.

Is Susanville, CA safe?

The crime rate in Susanville is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 23 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Susanville is 1 in 44. Based on FBI crime data, Susanville is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Susanville has a crime rate that is higher than 67% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Lassen County

Susanville Recreation and Community Services Department

Mountain Yoga & Fitness Studio

Fitness Center Susanville 

Anytime Fitness

Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail 

Susan River Path

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Subway Cave Lava Tubes

Susanville Ranch Park

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