Big Valley Joint Unified School District, California

Big Valley Joint Unified School District is a unified school district in Modoc County and Lassen County, California, for grades K–12. About 1,189 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,201 sq mi (3,111 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,189 ± 312
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Modoc County52% of the district’s landLassen County48% of the district’s land
Land area
1,201 sq mi (3,111 km²)
Median household income
$48,750 ± $9,317
Median home value
$212,100 ± $52,758
Water area
15.4 sq mi (39.9 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0605010
Coordinates (central point)
41.193668, -121.049448

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Big Valley Joint Unified School District, largest first

  1. Bieber (CDP)266 people
  2. Adin (CDP)153 people
  3. Lookout (CDP)49 people
  4. Nubieber (CDP)7 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Fall River Joint Unified School District28 mi southwest
  2. Modoc Joint Unified School District34 mi northeast
  3. Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District42 mi north
  4. Butte Valley Unified School District56 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Big Valley Joint Unified School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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