Susanville, California
Susanville is a city of 14,177 people in Lassen County, California.
Why visit Susanville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sierra Theater, Uptown Cinemas, Lassen County Court House and Roop's Fort.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Susanville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Susanville
Susanville (formerly known as Rooptown) (Northeast Maidu: Pam Sewim K'odom, bush creek country) is the only incorporated city in Lassen County, California, United States, of which it is also the county seat. Susanville is located on the Susan River in the southern part of the county, at an elevation of 4,186 feet (1,276 m). Its population is 16,728 as of the 2020 census, down from 17,947 from the 2010 census. The Susanville urban area contains 8,995 people and 4,233 households.
From the Wikipedia article Susanville, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Uptown Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
501 Main Street, Susanville
Museums and landmarks5
Lassen County Court House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Courthouse in Susanville, California, United States
Roop's Fort
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Susanville, California, United States
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Susanville Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Railway station in Susanville, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes28
Joe's
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
2300 Main Street, Susanville
Mo-Fr 05:00-16:00; Sa 07:00-16:00
Lassen's Steaks & El Tepyac Grill
Restaurant · Mexican, Steak House, American · 1.7 mi
1700 Main Street, Susanville
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00
Bing's Walker Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese, Sushi · 1.7 mi
1600 Main Street, Susanville
Courthouse Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, American · 1.5 mi
2455 Main Street, Susanville
Happy Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
1960 Main Street, Susanville
Kopper Kettle Cafe
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
2535 Main Street, Susanville
Lumberjack's
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
2795 Main Street, Susanville
Mazatlan
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
1535 Main Street, Susanville
Pizza Factory
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
2975 Main Street, Susanville
Round Table Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
2635 Main Street, Susanville
16 more on the map.
History
The Susanville US post office was established in 1860. Early in its history, Susanville was a hub for overland freight transit, as it marked the meeting point of Nobles Emigrant Trail from Nevada and the Humboldt Wagon Road leading west to Chico. Susanville was incorporated in 1900.
Formerly the center of farming, mining and the lumber industry, Susanville suffered from the loss of jobs as these industries changed or declined in the 20th century. Since the late 20th century, the only area of growth in the economy has been associated with the construction and operation of two state prisons in the city and one federal prison in the area. In 2007, half of the adult population of Susanville worked in the prisons: the California Correctional Center, a minimum-medium security facility, which opened in 1963; the High Desert State Prison, California (not to be confused with High Desert State Prison, Nevada), which opened in 1995; and the Federal Correctional Institution, Herlong, which opened in 2007.
From the History section of Susanville, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship19
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Lassen County Special Education
School · 4.7 mi
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. North, Susanville
Healthcare5
Map of Susanville
121 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 22°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 30°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 34°F | 0.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 40°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 47°F | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 53°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 52°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 45°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 36°F | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 28°F | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 22°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Susanville 2Sw Hcn (2 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
Lassen County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-08-24: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2021-07-20: Dixie Fire (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-22: Sheep Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Susanville Municipal Airport (SVE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Johnstonville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Janesville 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Spaulding 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Westwood 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Greenville 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Hamilton Branch 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Lake Almanor Peninsula 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Lake Almanor Country Club 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Patton Village 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Chester 33 mi west, about 53 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
- Downtown Susanville 1, ShakataGaNai, CC BY 3.0
- Susanville Sunrise in Eagle Lake Field Office (37238845870), blmcalifornia, Public domain
- Downtown Susanville 2, ShakataGaNai, CC BY 3.0
- Lassen County Courthouse, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Susanville Railroad Depot, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roop's Fort, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eclipse, the first transgender cat, Sarahphern3lia, CC0
- Chrysops coloradensis, Dario, CC0
- Mahagony (49970163958), blmcalifornia, Public domain
- The end of the railroad - panoramio, Annette Teng, CC BY 3.0
- -NPLD 2017- Cleaning up the Susan River Trail (37350682006), blmcalifornia, Public domain
- -NPLD 2017- Cleaning up the Susan River Trail (36727904133), blmcalifornia, Public domain
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