Middletown, California
Middletown is a community of 1,572 people in Lake County, California.
Why visit Middletown
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Middletown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Middletown
Middletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, United States. Its population was 1,114 at the 2020 census, down from 1,323 at the 2010 census, which was up from 1,020 at the 2000 census. Middletown was given its name because it is halfway between Lower Lake and Calistoga, which is 17 miles (27 km) to the south. The town was severely damaged by the 2015 Valley Fire.
From the Wikipedia article Middletown, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
15500 Central Park Road, Middletown
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
History
At one time, the community was known as Middle Station, and was a halfway point on the stagecoach route over Mt. St. Helena from Calistoga to Lower Lake. The first house was built at the site by J.H. Berry in 1870. The town began in 1871. The Middleton post office opened in 1871 and changed its name to Middletown in 1875.
From the History section of Middletown, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
California Connections Academy North Bay
School · 0.5 mi
20932 Big Canyon Rd., Middletown
Coyote Valley Elementary
School · 4.5 mi
18950 Coyote Valley Rd., Hidden Valley Lake
Lake County International Charter
School · 0.4 mi
15850 Armstrong St., Middletown
Middletown Libary and Senior Center
Library · 0.4 mi
Washington Street, Middletown
Map of Middletown
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 39°F | 7.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 48°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 53°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 47°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Calistoga (11 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
Lake County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-09-08: Boyles Fire (Fire)
- 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)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-09-12: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Clearlake 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Angwin 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Healdsburg 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Windsor 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Santa Rosa 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Forestville 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Kenwood 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Graton 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Rohnert Park 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Petaluma 35 mi south, about 57 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Middletown, California - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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