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Modoc
County Economic Development
We invite you to follow the
links below to economic development resources specifically
targeted to the businesses and communities of Modoc County,
and to contact SCEDD to explore how we can assist with your
business plans.
California Employment Development
Department - County Snapshots provide individual
profiles of counties in California. These profiles include brief
summaries of geographic, demographic, labor force, industry and
occupational conditions within each county. County Snapshot
documents are provided as Portable Document Format (PDF) files
which require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
Click here to view the Modoc
County Snapshot.
 Employment & Wages
Major employers in Modoc County
are government, agriculture, services, wholesale/retail and
manufacturing. The Modoc County labor
force is 3,953. The unemployment rate among men is 9.8 percent
and 11.5 percent among women. Wage
rates are in keeping with the area's low cost of living. For
example, an auto mechanic may earn entry-level hourly wages of
$7 per hour, while an experienced bookkeeper may earn as much
as $9 per hour. Taxes
Property Tax Assessment - Basic
Rate: 1% of assessed valuation, state relief available for
homeowners and renters. Personal Income Tax - Figured on a progressive
scale.
More Employment Information and Resource Links
 Real Estate & Housing
A wide variety of land options are available for purchase.
Retirement, ranching, relaxation, or raising a family --
you're bound to find the property setting that just right for
you in Modoc County! Just under 65 percent of Modoc County is
administered by federal agencies, assuring that privately
owned lands will not fall prey to congestion of
overpopulation. Major land use industries are agriculture,
lumber, and recreation. The topography of Modoc County includes
mountainous areas, with fertile valleys and basalt plateaus.
Natural resources and distinct seasons make the area a perfect
place to settle, as many westward-bound wagon trains
discovered in days gone by.
 Lots in and around Alturas, the county seat,
offer the most nearby services and amenities. Cedarville and
other surrounding small towns also have grocery stores, cafes,
gas stations, churches and basic services.
Acreage in Surprise Valley (bordered by Nevada
to the east and Oregon to the north) is perfectly suited for
agriculture. The absence of speculation development in this
area, combined with no foreseeable land change, makes for a
good choice in a ranch or farm.
Starting a tourism and recreation-geared
business in Alturas or surrounding area is an opportunity to
get in on the ground floor of an emerging "getaway
destination" for Southern Californians as well as Oregonians
and Nevada natives. Whether you need an existing home or rent or
buy, or a building site on which to create your dream home,
Modoc County has it. Again, our low cost of living is
reflected in home and property costs, making the county
an attractive place to raise your family in a home you own or
to retire on a fixed income. Here are some facets and figures
to help you picture the options:
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Construction cost of average
1800 square foot home with three bedrooms and two baths -
$100,000 to $110,000.
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Most city lots cost $10,000
for a large lot.
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Outlying areas acreage costs
vary according to water availability and proximity to town.
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Rent for a 950 square foot,
two-bedroom apartment is about $300 to $350.
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Single family residential
homes rent for about $350 to $400.
Call (530) 233-4434 or
E-mail Us:
contactus@alturaschamber.org
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