Rancho Tehama, also known as the Rancho Tehama Reserve, is an unincorporated community in Tehama County, California, United States. The lightly populated rural, remote community has large lots where some residents farm olives, walnuts and almonds.

History

2017 shooting spree

During a shooting spree on November 13–14, five people were killed and eighteen others were injured at eight separate crime scenes, including an elementary school. Ten people suffered bullet wounds and eight were cut by flying glass caused by the gunfire. The gunman, Kevin Janson Neal, died by suicide after a Corning police officer rammed and stopped his stolen vehicle.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and (0.66%) is water.<br> 1860–1870 1880-1890<br> 1900 1910 1920<br> 1930 1940 1950<br> 1960 1970 1980<br> 1990

2000 2010

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rancho Tehama Reserve as a census-designated place (CDP), which includes population from the surrounding area. Rancho Tehama Reserve first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.

The whole population lived in households. There were 629 households, out of which 150 (23.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 267 (42.4%) were married-couple households, 49 (7.8%) were cohabiting couple households, 129 (20.5%) had a female householder with no partner present, and 184 (29.3%) had a male householder with no partner present. 182 households (28.9%) were one person, and 95 (15.1%) were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.5.

The age distribution was 316 people (20.1%) under the age of 18, 85 people (5.4%) aged 18 to 24, 376 people (23.9%) aged 25 to 44, 450 people (28.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 345 people (21.9%) who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 45.9years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Rancho Tehama is in , and in .

In the United States House of Representatives, Rancho Tehama is in .

References

  • The rural US town where police refuse calls - The Guardian - March 16, 2023