Bystrom, California
Bystrom is a community of 4,143 people in Stanislaus County, California.
Why visit Bystrom
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gallo Center for the Arts, Lion Bridge, El Viejo Post Office and Hotel Covell.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Bystrom
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bystrom
Bystrom is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 3,957 at the 2020 census, down from 4,008 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Bystrom, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Gallo Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Performing arts center in Modesto, California, United States
Museums and landmarks4
El Viejo Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Courthouse in California, United States of America
Hotel Covell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Former hotel in Modesto, California, USA
McHenry Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Graceada Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
Tuolumne River Regional Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in San Joaquin Valley, California, US
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Bamboo Garden Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
1650 East Hatch Road, Modesto
Mo,We-Su 11:00-21:00; Tu off
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.0 mi
1669 East Hatch Road, Modesto
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Scotty's Donuts & Teriyaki Chicken
Restaurant · Donut, Japanese · 1.4 mi
1420 Yosemite Boulevard, Modesto
24/7
Tacos Vallarta Taco Truck
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
401 14th Street, Modesto
Mo-Th 08:00-26:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-27:00
Tacos el poly
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
521 Winmoore Way, Modesto
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
La Morenita Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
1667 East Hatch Road, Modesto
Pink Pantherz ESPRESSO
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
1920 Crows Landing Road, Modesto
20 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Modesto Ceres
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1672 Herndon Road, Ceres
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Map of Bystrom
127 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 62°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 39°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Modesto City Co Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stanislaus County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Modesto City-County Airport (MOD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Parklawn 1 mi south, about 1 min by car
- Rouse 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Modesto 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Ceres 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Bret Harte 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Riverdale Park 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Empire 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Riverbank 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Salida 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Turlock 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McHenryMuseum, Rayana fazli at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- El Viejo Post Office1, Saeidb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Covell NRHP 94001501 Stanislaus County, CA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park, RobJobs, CC0
- Gallo Center for the Arts Modesto, OsotedeMonte, CC BY 3.0
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