South Dos Palos, California
South Dos Palos is a community of 1,102 people in Merced County, California.
Why visit South Dos Palos
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in South Dos Palos
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Dos Palos
South Dos Palos (formerly Dos Palos Station) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. It is located 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Dos Palos at an elevation of 118 feet (36 m). The population was 1,747 at the 2020 census, up from 1,620 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article South Dos Palos, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Dos Palos Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.4 mi
1835 Palo Alto Street, Dos Palos
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
1658 Lucerne Avenue, Dos Palos
Full Gospel Non-Denom Holiness Church
Church · 1.1 mi
8895 West Blossom Street, Dos Palos
Green Acres Methodist Church
Church · 0.4 mi
8392 West Christian Avenue, Dos Palos
Mount Moriah First Baptist Church
Church · 0.4 mi
21372 South Reynolds Avenue, Dos Palos
History
The South Dos Palos post office opened in 1906. It is home to Koda Farms, a Japanese rice company known for its historically innovative practices.
From the History section of South Dos Palos, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Westside Community Day Middle High
School · 0.7 mi
22368 South Sixth St., South Dos Palos
George Christian Elementary School
School · 0.7 mi
22368 South Sixth Street, Dos Palos
Healthcare2
Merced Family Health Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
2025 Marguerite Street, Dos Palos
Map of South Dos Palos
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 64°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Los Banos (13 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
Merced 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
Los Banos Municipal Airport (LSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Los Banos 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Mendota 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Santa Nella 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Chowchilla 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Merced 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Atwater 26 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Fairmead 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Winton 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Livingston 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Madera 31 mi east, about 50 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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