Round Mountain, California
| Round Mountain | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
 Location in Shasta County and the state of California |
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| Coordinates: 40°47′59″N 121°56′35″W / 40.79972°N 121.94306°WCoordinates: 40°47′59″N 121°56′35″W / 40.79972°N 121.94306°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 California
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| County | Shasta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.684 sq mi (4.360 km2) |
| • Land | 1.677 sq mi (4.343 km2) |
| • Water | 0.007 sq mi (0.018 km2) 0.40% |
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (635 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 92/sq mi (36/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 96084 |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-63134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659552 |
Round Mountain is a census-designated place in Shasta County, California, United States. The population was 155 at the 2010 census, up from 122 at the 2000 census.
Round Mountain is located at 40°47′59″N 121°56′35″W / 40.79972°N 121.94306°W (40.799633, -121.943058).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), 99.60% of it land and 0.40% of it water.
Round Mountain is the geographic center of the Achomawi and Atsugewi or "Pit River" first nation. The "Pit River" tribe has never signed a treaty with the federal government and remains a strong force of opposition to federal control.
Round Mountain is the home of Hill Country Health and Wellness Center, one of the most solvent clinics in California. It also has the highest awarded LEEDS construction certificates of any clinic in California. Hill Country maintains a large youth facility.
Some organic farmers in Round Mountain are members of the Shasta Regional Seed Cooperative and work together to maintain hundreds of heirloom food crops as well as bio-dynamic farming techniques. Many residents are off the grid, using hydroelectric, solar and wind resources for their home power. Some of these forward-thinking residents also maintain local crime-watch activities and network projects to advance the sustainability of the region.
A large electrical substation is in the area, and power lines (Path 66 and a set of connecting wires to Path 15) run through the town.
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