Whitmore, California

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Whitmore is an unincorporated community in Shasta County, California. Its population is 311 as of the 2020 census. Its zip code is 96096, and wired telephone numbers follow the pattern 530-472-xxxx, which is shared by the neighboring communities of Oak Run and Ingot. There is one store and gas station, as well as a consignment/antique shop known as The Way Station. The store is next to the Whitmore post office. There are two churches, Whitmore Grace Community Church, and the WhitmoreSeventh-Day Advent.

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Politics

In the state legislature Whitmore is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa, and in the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen.

Federally, Whitmore is in California's 1st congressional district , represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa. [1]

Climate

This region experiences hot and dry summers,. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Whitmore has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. [2]

Demographics

Whitmore first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census. [3]

Famous Residents

Vida Blue used to own ranch land in Whitmore. [4]

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References

  1. "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  2. Climate Summary for Whitmore, California
  3. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  4. FM, Player. "05-11-19 Bill Plummer: On The Hill With Bill Laskey And Vida Blue KNBR podcast". player.fm. Retrieved May 15, 2019.

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