West Modesto, California
West Modesto is a community of 5,978 people in Stanislaus County, California.
Why visit West Modesto
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gallo Center for the Arts, Lion Bridge, El Viejo Post Office and Hotel Covell.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in West Modesto
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Modesto
West Modesto is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 5,965 at the 2020 census, up from 5,682 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article West Modesto, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Gallo Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Performing arts center in Modesto, California, United States
Museums and landmarks3
El Viejo Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Courthouse in California, United States of America
Hotel Covell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Former hotel in Modesto, California, USA
McHenry Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Tuolumne River Regional Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Park in San Joaquin Valley, California, US
Graceada Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Stanislaus County, California, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship2
Saint Stanislaus Convent
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
1320 Maze Boulevard, Modesto
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
School · 1.6 mi
819 Sunset Ave., Modesto
Healthcare2
West Modesto Community Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
401 Paradise Road, Modesto
Map of West Modesto
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 62°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 52°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 39°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Modesto City Co Ap (5 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, 4 miles away.
- Riverdale Park 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Rouse 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Modesto 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Bret Harte 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Bystrom 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Parklawn 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Ceres 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Salida 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Empire 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Keyes 8 mi southeast, about 13 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McHenryMuseum, Rayana fazli at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- El Viejo Post Office1, Saeidb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Covell NRHP 94001501 Stanislaus County, CA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Mancini Bowl at Graceada Park, RobJobs, CC0
- Gallo Center for the Arts Modesto, OsotedeMonte, CC BY 3.0
- Bloomfield 1867, Sunless87, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Midnight Mass 2010 - 66 (5292245955), Sean Fornelli, CC BY-SA 2.0
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