Carmichael, California
Carmichael is a community of 76,948 people in Sacramento County, California.
Why visit Carmichael
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 211 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Country Club Cinema, Fair Oaks Bridge, American River Grange Hall No. 172 and Carmichael Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 41°F.
Weather in Carmichael
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carmichael
Carmichael is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is an unincorporated suburb in the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 79,793 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Carmichael, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks8
Fair Oaks Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
American River Grange Hall No. 172
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in California, United States
Brighton School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Property on the National Register of Historic Places
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Slocum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Sacramento County, California, United States
Aerospace Museum of California
Museum · 4.7 mi
Aviation museum in North Highlands, California, USA
Fair Oaks History Center & Museum
Museum · 3.2 mi
10340 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Carmichael Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in Sacramento County, California, United States of America
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes211
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
4005 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael
Mo-Fr 05:00-18:30; Sa-Su 05:30-19:00
Bottoms Up Espresso
Cafe · American · 2.0 mi
5146 Manzanita Avenue
Mo-Fr 04:00-19:00; Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-18:00
Crazee For Pasta
Restaurant · Italian · 3.2 mi
2204 Sunrise Boulevard
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Crepes & Burgers 68
Restaurant · American, Burger, Crepe, Ice Cream · 2.5 mi
6720 Madison Avenue
09:00-20:00
Gluten OFF Bakery
Cafe · American, Pizza, Gluten Free, Sandwich, Bakery, Cafe · 2.7 mi
9729 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks
Mo-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Hito Yatai
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 2.0 mi
5938 Madison Avenue, Carmichael
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 16:00-21:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.5 mi
4821 Madison Avenue, Sacramento
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
5149 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 05:30-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
6711 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks
Mo-Fr 04:30-20:00; Sa-Su 04:30-19:30
199 more on the map.
History
Daniel W. Carmichael (born 1867) came to California in 1885. In 1909, he developed Carmichael Colony No. I, 2,000 acres (8 km2) of what was once part of the Rancho San Juan Mexican land grant. He later bought another 1,000 acres (4 km2), previously part of the Rancho Del Paso Mexican land grant, that he called Carmichael Colony No. 2. It bordered the first colony to the east and Walnut Avenue to the west; the southern boundary was Arden Way with Sutter Avenue to the north.
Casa de los Gobernadores was built in 1974, to serve as the official residence of the Governor of California. However, the residence was never occupied and was sold to private citizens in 1983.
From the History section of Carmichael, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rancho Cordova Sacramento
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
11131 Folsom Boulevard, Rancho Cordova
California Inn & Suites, Rancho Cordova - Sacramento
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
10800 Olson Drive, Rancho Cordova
Motel 6 Sacramento North
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
5110 Interstate Ave,, Sacramento
Churches and places of worship84
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
4816 Robertson Avenue, Carmicahel
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
5057 Cottage Way, Carmichael
Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
4123 Robertson Avenue, Sacramento
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
5751 Locust Avenue, Carmichael
Saint John Vianney Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
10497 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova
Shopping53
Gas and EV charging48
Schools, colleges and libraries127
Healthcare12
UC Davis Health Citrus Heights Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
7551 Madison Avenue, Citrus Heights
Professional Orthopedic Services of Sacramento
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
5049-F College Oak Dr., Sacramento
Map of Carmichael
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 41°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sacramento 5 Ese (7 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
Sacramento County has had 11 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)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McClellan Airfield (MCC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Arden-Arcade 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- North Highlands 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Foothill Farms 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Fair Oaks 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Citrus Heights 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- La Riviera 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Rancho Cordova 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Antelope 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Rosemont 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Orangevale 7 mi northeast, about 11 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
- Juglans hindsii, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael, California 2, rebeccafay, CC BY 4.0
- Juglans hindsii, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael, California 5, antrozousamelia, CC BY 4.0
- Juglans hindsii, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael, California 6, antrozousamelia, CC BY 4.0
- Juglans hindsii, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael, California 3, simpylmare55, CC BY 4.0
- Juglans hindsii, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael, California 4, simpylmare55, CC BY 4.0
- Juglans hindsii, Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Carmichael, California 1, sarahangulo, CC0
- Juglans hindsii, River Bend Park, Carmichael, California 2, antrozousamelia, CC BY 4.0
- Fair Oaks Bridge, LPS.1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Slocum House, 7992 California Ave. Fair Oaks, By Oscar Mostofi, P10, Oscarmostofi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward Kelley School (formerly Brighton School) - HDR, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American River Grange Hall No. 172, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elizabeth Emken, ajgayner from NorCal, U.S.A, CC BY 2.0
- La Sierra Community Center 211 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- La Sierra Community Center 226 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- La Sierra Community Center 204 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- La Sierra Community Center 224 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Ceratochloa carinata inflorescence (43), Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Disholcaspis eldoradensis 1, Justin, CC BY 4.0
- Laetiporus gilbertsonii 170102752, Mary K. Hanson, CC BY 4.0
- Exidia glandulosa 111721673, Mary K. Hanson, CC BY 4.0
- America’s Great Outdoors event at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (6195685676), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
- America’s Great Outdoors event at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (6195167269), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
- America’s Great Outdoors event at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (6195170543), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
- America’s Great Outdoors event at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (6195682642), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
- America’s Great Outdoors event at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (6195684832), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
- America’s Great Outdoors event at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (6195681450), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
- America’s Great Outdoors event at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (6195163503), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
- America’s Great Outdoors event at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center (6195164429), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Public domain
- Near Sacramento 920 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Ceratochloa carinata leaf (16), Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Near Sacramento 921 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Melanerpes formicivorus 458894895, Dennis Eckhart, CC BY 4.0
- Ceratochloa carinata plant (15), Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- American River College, 7 Zeta, CC0
- Am. River Fair Oaks 591 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Am. River Fair Oaks 589 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Am. River Fair Oaks 594 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
- Am. River Fair Oaks 586 - panoramio, UncleVinny, CC BY 3.0
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