Eldridge, California
Eldridge is a community of 1,379 people in Sonoma County, California.
Why visit Eldridge
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Arnold Drive Bridge, Jack London State Historic Park, Nicholas Carriger Estate and Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Eldridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eldridge
Eldridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 1,312 at the 2020 census. It was notably the home to the Sonoma Developmental Center, the largest facility serving the needs of persons with developmental disabilities in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Eldridge, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Arnold Drive Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Historic truss bridge in Eldridge, California, United States.
Museums and landmarks4
Jack London State Historic Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
State park in Glen Ellen, California
Nicholas Carriger Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic site in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Developmental Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
State run facility in California
Vallejo Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Sonoma, California, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve
Park · 3.3 mi
Privately owned nature reserve in California
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Eldridge is named for James Eldridge, who owned part of the Rancho Cabeza de Santa Rosa land grant.
From the History section of Eldridge, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Eldridge
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sonoma (3 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
Sonoma County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-27: Glass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Belos Cavalos Airport (CA39) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Sonoma 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Petaluma 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Rohnert Park 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Napa 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Santa Rosa 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Black Point-Green Point 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Novato 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- American Canyon 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Angwin 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Vallejo 21 mi southeast, about 33 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
- Sonoma State Home, Main Building, 15000 Arnold Dr., Eldridge, CA 6-12-2010 6-03-39 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eldridge Fire Department - December 2022 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Eldridge Fire Department - December 2022 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Eldridge Fire Department - December 2022 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma Creek in Eldridge - December 2022 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- LondonCottage, Robert E. Nylund, Public domain
- Nicholas Carriger Estate, 18880 Carriger Rd., Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 2-29-07 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vallejo Estate, Spain and W. 3rd Sts., Sonoma, CA 6-12-2010 3-43-35 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kester Smith - July 2018 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- 2015 Three Sticks Sta Rita Hills The James Pinot Noir - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- 2015 Smith Story Pickberry Merlot - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma Valley California, Treephoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- October 2021 California rainstorm - Sonoma - 2021-10-24 - Sarah Stierch 09, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- October 2021 California rainstorm - Sonoma - 2021-10-24 - Sarah Stierch 08, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Jack London State Historic Park - Sarah Stierch - 2018 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma Developmental Center - Demember 2022 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma Developmental Center - Demember 2022 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma Valley Fire District Agua Caliente Station 3 - November 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC0
- Sonoma Valley Fire District Agua Caliente Station 3 - November 2024 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC0
- Oak Hill Farm - November 2022 - Sarah Stierch 07, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Hill Farm - November 2022 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Hill Farm - November 2022 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Hill Farm - November 2022 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Cyzicus californicus 38300270, Daniel Levitis, CC BY 4.0
- Cyzicus californicus 37856912, Daniel Levitis, CC BY 4.0
- Cyzicus californicus 37856904, Daniel Levitis, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Hill Farm - November 2022 - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Hill Farm - November 2022 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Oak Hill Farm - November 2022 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- October 2021 California rainstorm - Sonoma - 2021-10-24 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma Developmental Center - Demember 2022 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- October 2021 California rainstorm - Sonoma - 2021-10-24 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Arnold Drive Bridge - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Sonoma Developmental Center - Demember 2022 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Tubaria furfuracea - December 2022 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Tubaria furfuracea - December 2022 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Apache californicum 44776945, Daniel Levitis, CC BY 4.0
- Russula brevipes - December 16 2022 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Russula brevipes - December 16 2022 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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