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Soulsbyville, California

Soulsbyville is a community of 2,101 people in Tuolumne County, California.

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Population2,101 -5.2% since 2019
Elevation2,930 ft 893 m
Land area3.0 sq mi
ZIP codes95370, 95372, 95379, 95383
Nearest airportColumbia Airport (COA) 9 mi

Why visit Soulsbyville

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.

Highlights include Tuolumne City Memorial Museum.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 32°F.

About Soulsbyville

Soulsbyville is an unincorporated census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California, United States. The population was 2,092 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 2,215 at the time of the 2010 census. Formerly a California Gold Rush town, Soulsbyville is now registered as a California Historical Landmark.

From the Wikipedia article Soulsbyville, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks4

Tuolumne City Memorial Museum

Museum · 3.3 mi

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Eureka Ditch

Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi

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Soulsbyville Ditch

Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi

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Soulsbyville Ditch

Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Willow Springs Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Restaurants and cafes2

The Adventure Cafe

Restaurant · 1.1 mi

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Day-O Espresso

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi

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Churches and places of worship1

Soulsbyville United Methodist Church

Church · Methodist · 1.7 mi

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History

Soulsbyville is named after Ben Soulsby, who resided in the area during the California Gold Rush. Soulsby discovered gold, and the mine and gold mill (and town, and school and ridge and ditch) named after him was near the intersection of Community Drive and Soulsbyville Road.

From the History section of Soulsbyville, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Shopping1

Gas and EV charging1

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Schools, colleges and libraries13

Map of Soulsbyville

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 6.3 in of rainFebruary: 5.5 in of rainMarch: 5.4 in of rainApril: 3.0 in of rainMay: 1.5 in of rainJune: 0.3 in of rainJuly: 0.0 in of rainAugust: 0.1 in of rainSeptember: 0.2 in of rainOctober: 1.6 in of rainNovember: 3.2 in of rainDecember: 5.5 in of rainJanuary: 56°FFebruary: 58°FMarch: 62°FApril: 67°FMay: 76°FJune: 85°FJuly: 93°FAugust: 92°FSeptember: 87°FOctober: 76°FNovember: 63°FDecember: 55°FJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 34°FMarch: 37°FApril: 40°FMay: 46°FJune: 51°FJuly: 57°FAugust: 56°FSeptember: 51°FOctober: 43°FNovember: 36°FDecember: 32°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan56°F33°F6.3 in0.0 in
Feb58°F34°F5.5 in0.0 in
Mar62°F37°F5.4 in0.0 in
Apr67°F40°F3.0 in0.0 in
May76°F46°F1.5 in0.0 in
Jun85°F51°F0.3 in0.0 in
Jul93°F57°F0.0 in0.0 in
Aug92°F56°F0.1 in0.0 in
Sep87°F51°F0.2 in0.0 in
Oct76°F43°F1.6 in0.0 in
Nov63°F36°F3.2 in0.0 in
Dec55°F32°F5.5 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sonora (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$96,865median household income
$419,800median home value
46.5median age
25.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
89.8%of homes are owner-occupied
23.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 3421%35 to 6440%65 and over18%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Tuolumne County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2026-07-26: Dove 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)
  • 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
  • 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Columbia Airport (COA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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