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Our Community: Mendocino County, California
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Ukiah Area
The city of Ukiah lies at the heart of Mendocino County. As the County seat, it is the focus of local government.
A vibrant arts community is anchored by theaters, museums, symphony and schools. Innovation is appreciated,
and our area has given rise to eclectic art forms, solar technologies and organic farming on a grand scale.
A diverse cultural mix results in a lively community atmosphere that welcomes you in "laid-back" California style.
Nestled in the deep and fertile valley of the Russian River, the landscape has a Mediterranean feel and climate.
Native Pomoan people enjoyed a rich landscape that soon attracted Mexican rancheros. Close on their heels,
settlers escaping the boom-and-bust of the California's gold fields arrived.
Agriculture has always been an economic mainstay, and today our area is renowned for organic farming.
Pear trees have given way to wine grapes. 'Artisan' is everything here. If you love the arts, you'll be surprised at the
broad range of choices available for your entertainment. If you love the outdoors, you can bike, hike,
hit the courts or don your scuba gear and come home with fresh abalone.
Ukiah's scale of living makes sense and, some years ago, it earned the distinction of being named "the best small town in America."
It bustles with bakeries and farmers' markets where people take the time to talk to their neighbors.
Tidy homes shelter along tree lined streets. If you live in town, you can walk almost anywhere. "Rush hour" lasts about 15 minutes.
If you're the kind of person who wants to establish a life far from the city's hectic hustle, welcome home.
Ukiah is a blessed climate, and moderate temperatures and rainfall encourage an active lifestyle all year long.
Even when summer days reach the mid-90s, nights are cool and dry. When winter arrives,
daytime temperatures average in the mid-50s with night time lows in the 30s and 40s.
The city average annual rainfall is approximately 40 inches; elevation is 610 feet.
If you love to garden, with a little care you can eat fresh home-grown food all year through.
Because it is centrally located in Mendocino County, living in Ukiah gives you access to the many
recreational opportunities found along the Pacific North Coast,
while preserving access to the San Francisco Bay region only 100 miles away.
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