Turlock, California
Turlock is a city of 72,502 people in Stanislaus County, California.
Why visit Turlock
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 169 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Turlock, Turlock Community Theater, Carnegie Arts Center and Stan State Art Space.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Turlock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Turlock
Turlock is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. Its population was 72,740 at the 2020 United States census, making it the second-largest city in Stanislaus County after Modesto. The city is home to California State University, Stanislaus.
From the Wikipedia article Turlock, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks14
Honoring Yokuts leader Cucunuchi, baptized "Estanislao"
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes169
Angelini's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
2251 Geer Road, Turlock
Tu-Th 11:30-14:00,16:00-20:00; Fr 11:30-14:00,16:00-20:30; Sa...
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.5 mi
2801 Countryside Drive, Turlock
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
China Café
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
371 North Golden State Boulevard, Turlock
Mo, We-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
Cindy's Restaurant
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, American, Mexican · 0.7 mi
526 North Golden State Boulevard, Turlock
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00
Corn'd Korean Corndogs
Restaurant · Corn Dog, Korean · 1.0 mi
2677 Geer Road, Turlock
Tu-Su 11:00-23:00
El Asadero Taco Shop
Restaurant · Mexican, Tacos · 1.2 mi
150 West Monte Vista Avenue, Turlock
Mo-Sa 08:30-19:50; Su 08:30-15:50
Friendly House Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
2231 Geer Road, Turlock
Th-Tu 11:30-21:00; PH off; Dec 25,Jan 01 11:30-21:00
GK Mongolian BBQ
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
2300 West Monte Vista Avenue, Turlock
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Golden Dragon
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.1 mi
2305 West Main Street, Turlock
Tu-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa-Su 12:00-20:30
Hummus Republic
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.2 mi
1207 West Monte Vista Avenue, Turlock
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-15:00
157 more on the map.
History
Founded on December 22, 1871, by prominent grain farmer John William Mitchell, the town consisted of a post office, a depot, a grain warehouse and a few other buildings. Mitchell declined the honor of having the town named for himself. The name "Turlock" was then chosen instead. The name is believed to originate from the Irish village of Turlough. In October 1870, Harper's Weekly published an excerpt from English novelist James Payn's story Bred in the Bone, which includes the mention of a town named "Turlock". Local historians believe that the issue of Harper's Weekly was read by early resident H.W. Lander, who suggested the alternate name.
Mitchell and his brother were successful businessmen, buying land and developing large herds of cattle and sheep that were sold to gold miners and others as they arrived. They were also leaders in wheat farming and cultivated tracts of land under the tenant system. Eventually, the Mitchells owned most of the area, over 100,000 acres, from Keyes to Atwater. In the early 20th century, 20-acre lots from the Mitchell estate were sold for $20 an acre.
From the History section of Turlock, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship49
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 1.9 mi
4300 Geer Road, Turlock
Saint Francis Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.2 mi
915 East Main Street, Turlock
Saint John's Assyrian Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.3 mi
450 South Palm Street, Turlock
Assyrian Evangelical Church
Church · Evangelical · 0.8 mi
500 Monroe Avenue, Turlock
Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
700 East Monte Vista Avenue, Turlock
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare11
Map of Turlock
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 45°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 48°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 52°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 47°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 42°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Turlock #2 (1 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
Stanislaus County has had 12 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)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Modesto City-County Airport (MOD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Delhi 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Ceres 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Livingston 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Modesto 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Riverbank 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Patterson 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Winton 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Newman 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Atwater 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Oakdale 18 mi north, about 29 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
- Turlock Main Street, Intothewoods29 ( talk ), Public domain
- Turlock Transit 1069-a, Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turlock Transit 1058-a, Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turlock Transit 22592-a, Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turlock Carnegie Library1, Saeidb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turlock Carnegie Library2, Saeidb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turlock Carnegie Library3, Saeidb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turlock, CA, USA - panoramio (6), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Turlock, CA, USA - panoramio (7), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Railroad cars behind former Turlock SP station, May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turlock, CA, USA - panoramio (5), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Former Turlock SP station (3), May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turlock station 2608 01, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Turlock station 2609 02, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Former Turlock SP station (2), May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turlock, CA, USA - panoramio (4), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Former Turlock SP station (1), May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turlock, CA, USA - panoramio (2), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Turlock, CA, USA - panoramio (3), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Turlock, CA, USA - panoramio (1), peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Turlock, CA, USA - panoramio, peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Former Turlock freight house (3), May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Turlock freight house (1), May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tidewater Southern track in Turlock, May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Turlock freight house (2), May 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CSUSbookstore, Intothewoods29, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schizocosa mccooki 334916002, August Frisk, CC0
- Schizocosa mccooki 334914731, August Frisk, CC0
- Schizocosa mccooki 334914738, August Frisk, CC0
- Schizocosa mccooki 334914746, August Frisk, CC0
- Irregular Spindle Gall Wasp imported from iNaturalist photo 262314608 on 16 March 2024, no rights reserved, CC0
- Schizocosa mccooki 220123682, August Frisk, CC0
- Alopecosa kochi 335206258, August Frisk, CC0
- Alopecosa kochi 335202216, August Frisk, CC0
- Alopecosa kochi 335202200, August Frisk, CC0
- Alopecosa kochi 335206237, August Frisk, CC0
- Schizocosa mccooki 388327780, August Frisk, CC0
- Schizocosa mccooki 388328116, August Frisk, CC0
- Schizocosa mccooki 388491512, August Frisk, CC0
- Schizocosa mccooki 294988129, August Frisk, CC0
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