Mather, California
Mather is a community of 4,520 people in Sacramento County, California.
Why visit Mather
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 51 places to eat and 8 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include American River Grange Hall No. 172, Brighton School, Argonaut Park and Eagle's Nest Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 41°F.
Weather in Mather
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About Mather
Mather is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. Mather sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 m). The 2020 United States census reported Mather's population was 4,698. It is the site of the former Mather Air Force Base, closed by the federal government in 1993.
From the Wikipedia article Mather, Sacramento County, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
American River Grange Hall No. 172
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in California, United States
Brighton School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Property on the National Register of Historic Places
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Safetyville USA
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Miniature city that sits on a little over 3 acres of land in Sacramento, California.
3909 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento
Sacramento Children's Museum
Museum · 2.8 mi
2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
Tu-Fr 10:00-13:00; Sa,Su 10:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Argonaut Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Located across from Sunrise Elementary School in Anatolia, this newly constructed six-acre park features a picnic pavilion, picnic areas...
11825 Herodian Drive, Rancho Cordova
Eagle's Nest Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Situated adjacent to the Anatolia Community Club House, this four-acre park offers a number of family-friendly features, including...
11810 Chrysanthy Boulevard, Rancho Cordova
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Park · 4.6 mi
Park in Sacramento County, California, United States of America
Heron Landing Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park is under construction.
Justinian Drive and Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova
Sandpiper Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Sandpiper Park is the southern-most park in Anatolia. A large picnic pavilion overlooks two playgrounds and a sprawling, open grass area...
11830 Appolon Dr, Rancho Cordova
Tiemann Law Firm Fields at San Juan Complex
Park · 2.9 mi
3151 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.9 mi
9660 Kiefer Boulevard, Sacramento
Mo-Fr 03:30-20:30; Sa-Su 04:30-20:30
Fusion Boba and Sandwiches
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Vietnamese · 2.0 mi
3360 Mather Field Road
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
10842 Bear Hollow Drive, Rancho Cordova
Taqueria Los Compadres
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
10395 Rockingham Drive, Sacramento
39 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rancho Cordova
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
3240 Mather Field Road, Sacramento
Hyatt Place Sacramento/Rancho Cordova
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
10744 Gold Center Drive, Rancho Cordova
History
Following the closure of Mather Air Force Base under the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 1988, the United States Air Force leased a portion of the 5,717-acre facility to Sacramento County, California, for mixed-use redevelopment. Later, portions of the base were transferred to the Cordova Recreation and Park District. Over time, the redevelopment of former military land led to the Mather Commerce Center, a Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, sports complexes, and wetland reserves. It also led to business parks, industrial zones, and residential communities. In 2010, Mather received its designation as a census-designated place.
Sacramento Mather Airport reopened for civilian use on May 5, 1995 following the closure of Mather Field. Companies including UPS and DHL Express and moved its operations to the new airport. The airport also began to host the annual California Capital Airshow in 2006.
From the History section of Mather, Sacramento County, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Mt Zion Church of God in Christ
Church · Pentecostal · 2.1 mi
10384 Rockingham Drive, Sacramento
Grace Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
9877 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare5
Kaiser Permanente Rancho Cordova Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
10725 International Drive, Rancho Cordova
Map of Mather
154 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
Mather Airport (MHR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Rancho Cordova 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Rosemont 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- La Riviera 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Vineyard 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Carmichael 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Gold River 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Arden-Arcade 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Fair Oaks 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Florin 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Sacramento 10 mi west, about 16 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
- 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
- Safetyville USA cityscape, Tattoodwaitress, CC BY-SA 3.0
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