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South Lake Tahoe, California
Population (year 2000): 23,609,
Males: 12,203 (51.7%), Females: 11,406 (48.3%)

Elevation: 6260 feet

County: El Dorado

Land area: 10.1 square miles

Zip codes: 96150..96152, 96154..96158.

Median resident age: 33.4 years
Median household income: $34,707 (year 2000)
Median house value: $157,800 (year 2000)

Races in South Lake Tahoe:

  • White Non-Hispanic (63.6%)

  • Hispanic (26.7%)

  • Other race (12.5%)

  • Filipino (4.4%)

  • Two or more races (3.9%)

  • American Indian (2.0%)

  • Black (0.8%)

  • Asian Indian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (12.2%), Irish (11.7%), English (10.8%), Italian (5.9%), United States (5.2%), French (3.3%).

 

For population 25 years and over in South Lake Tahoe

  • High school or higher: 80.8%

  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%

  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%

  • Unemployed: 7.4%

  • Mean travel time to work: 15.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in South Lake Tahoe city

  • Never married: 34.5%

  • Now married: 44.4%

  • Separated: 3.1%

  • Widowed: 4.5%

  • Divorced: 13.6%

22.5% Foreign born (16.1% Latin America, 4.3% Asia).


 

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 30 buildings, average cost: $158,900

  • 1997: 31 buildings, average cost: $115,900

  • 1998: 55 buildings, average cost: $158,900

  • 1999: 40 buildings, average cost: $142,800

  • 2000: 48 buildings, average cost: $156,700

  • 2002: 50 buildings, average cost: $215,700

  • 2003: 49 buildings, average cost: $216,500



Area code commonly used in this area: 775

Industries providing employment: Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (43.6%), Educational,health and social services (11.4%).

 Average weather in South Lake Tahoe, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

28.7

30.4

34.7

40.1

47.0

54.2

59.9

59.4

53.1

44.5

34.9

28.7

High temperature (°F)

41.4

43.0

46.3

53.3

61.6

71.0

79.1

79.1

72.4

62.2

49.2

42.2

Low temperature (°F)

15.9

17.8

22.9

26.8

32.4

37.5

40.8

39.6

33.7

26.8

20.6

15.1

Precipitation (in)

3.6

3.3

3.0

1.3

1.1

0.7

0.4

0.5

0.9

1.4

2.6

2.8

 

Normal climate around South Lake Tahoe, California

Based on data reported by main weather stations

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precip.

6

6

6

4

4

3

2

2

3

3

5

6

Wind speed (mph)

5.7

6.2

7.8

8.2

8.0

7.7

7.2

6.6

5.8

5.4

5.5

5.3

Morning humidity (%)

79

74

69

65

64

62

60

61

66

70

74

77

Afternoon humidity (%)

50

40

33

28

25

22

18

19

22

27

40

50

Sunshine (%)

65

68

75

80

81

85

92

92

91

83

70

64

Days clear of clouds

8

7

8

8

12

16

22

22

21

16

9

8

Partly cloudy days

7

7

9

10

10

8

6

6

6

8

8

8

Cloudy days

16

14

14

12

10

6

3

3

4

8

13

15

Snowfall (in)

5.7

5.1

4.2

1.2

0.8

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.3

2.4

4.2

 

Hospital/medical center in South Lake Tahoe:

  • BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (2170 SOUTH AVENUE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near South Lake Tahoe:

  • CARSON REHABILITATION CENTER (about 22 miles; CARSON CITY, NV)

  • INCLINE VILLAGE HEALT CENTER (about 22 miles; INCLINE VILLAGE, NV)

  • CARSON-TAHOE HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; CARSON CITY, NV)


Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to South Lake Tahoe:

  • LAKE TAHOE (about 4 miles; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; ID: TVL)

  • RENO/TAHOE INTERNATIONAL (about 41 miles; RENO, NV; ID: RNO)

  • BEALE AFB (about 102 miles; MARYSVILLE, CA; ID: BAB)

Other public-use airports nearest to South Lake Tahoe:

  • HOMEWOOD (about 16 miles; LAKE TAHOE, CA; ID: Q74)

  • MINDEN-TAHOE (about 17 miles; MINDEN, NV; ID: MEV)

  • ALPINE COUNTY (about 21 miles; MARKLEEVILLE, CA; ID: Q82)



Local government website: www.ci.south-lake-tahoe.ca.us


College/University in South Lake Tahoe:

  • LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,386; Location: ONE COLLEGE DR; Public; Website: www.ltcc.cc.ca.us)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Lake Tahoe:

  • WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; Carson City, NV; Full-time enrollment: 2,167)

  • TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; RENO, NV; FT enrollment: 4,615)

  • SIERRA COLLEGE (about 88 miles; ROCKLIN, CA; FT enrollment: 9,313)

  • AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE (about 96 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 13,984)

  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SACRAMENTO (about 104 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 20,830)

  • CHARLES A JONES SKILLS AND BUSINESS ED CENTER (about 105 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 2,704)

  • COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE (about 106 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 7,980)

Public high schools in South Lake Tahoe:

  • SOUTH TAHOE HIGH (Students: 1,630; Location: 1735 LAKE TAHOE BLVD.; Grades: 09 - 12)

  • MT. TALLAC HIGH (CONT.) (Students: 11; Location: 1735 LAKE TAHOE BLVD.; Grades: 09 - 12)

  • SOUTH LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY DAY (Students: 10; Location: 1286 KYBURZ AVE.; Grades: 07 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in South Lake Tahoe:

  • SOUTH TAHOE MIDDLE (Students: 1,336; Location: 2940 LAKE TAHOE BLVD.; Grades: 06 - 08)

  • BIJOU COMMUNITY (ELEM) (Students: 539; Location: 3501 SPRUCE AVE.; Grades: KG - 05)

  • AL TAHOE ELEMENTARY (Students: 532; Location: 1100 LYONS AVE.; Grades: KG - 05)

  • TAHOE VALLEY ELEMENTARY (Students: 487; Location: 943 TAHOE ISLAND DR.; Grades: KG - 05)

  • MEYERS ELEMENTARY (Students: 465; Location: 1095 SAN BERNADINO; Grades: KG - 05)

  • SIERRA HOUSE ELEMENTARY (Students: 447; Location: 1709 REMINGTON TRAIL; Grades: KG - 05)

  • TRANSITIONAL LEARNING CTR (CONT.) (Students: 42; Location: 1735 LAKE TAHOE BLVD.; Grades: KG - 12)


South Lake Tahoe compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.

  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.

  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.

  • Renting percentage above state average.

  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.

  • Number of rooms per house below state average.

  • House age below state average.

  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.




Strongest AM radio stations in South Lake Tahoe:

  • KTHO (590 AM; 3 kW; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Owner: PARADISE BROADCASTING, INC.)

  • KOWL (1490 AM; 1 kW; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)

  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • KPTL (1300 AM; 5 kW; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: CASINO RADIO, LLC)

  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)

  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)

  • KPTT (630 AM; 5 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)

  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

  • KIHM (920 AM; 5 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: IHR EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)


Strongest FM radio stations in South Lake Tahoe:

  • KWYL (102.9 FM; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • KKTO (90.5 FM; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY)

  • K207CP (89.3 FM; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NV; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

  • KRNO (106.9 FM; INCLINE VILLAGE, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KTHX-FM (100.1 FM; DAYTON, NV; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

  • KLCA (96.5 FM; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KODS (103.7 FM; CARNELIAN BAY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KDOT (104.5 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)

  • KSRN (107.7 FM; KINGS BEACH, CA; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

  • KOZZ-FM (105.7 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)

  • KTKE (101.5 FM; TRUCKEE, CA; Owner: TRUCKSTER BROADCASTING, INC.)

  • K273AF (102.5 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: EDDIE FLOYD)

  • KBUL-FM (98.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • KNEV (95.5 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • KNIS (91.3 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)

  • KUNR (88.7 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO)

  • KWNZ (97.3 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • K286AG (105.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

  • K206BI (89.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

  • K285EQ (104.9 FM; VERDI, NV; Owner: AMERICOM, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)


TV broadcast stations around South Lake Tahoe:

  • K38FW (Channel 38; STATELINE, NV; Owner: RSN WEST, LLC)

  • K33CN (Channel 33; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • K43DB (Channel 43; STATELINE, ETC., CA; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
 



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