Glenn County is located in the heart of northern California's rich agricultural region onInterstate 5. The County extends across the west-central portion of the Sacramento Valley and ranges in elevation from 65 feet at the Sacramento River to over 7,000 feet in the Mendocino National Forest. Coupled with this prime location, Glenn County also has an abundant water supply supported by the Sacramento River and excellent climate conditions. Two-thirds of Glenn County's 1,317 square miles are comprised of agricultural croplands and pastures. Rice is the largest crop in both acreage and value, followed by dairy products, and almonds.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love Glenn County! From the Sacramento River to the Mendocino National Forest, recreational opportunities abound. Numerous locations along the Sacramento River provide easy public access. The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge has 10,000 acres of protected wildlife habitat and offers incredible views of migratory birds. Private and public hunting areas offer sportsmen a wide variety of game. Black Butte Lake, Stony Gorge and East Park Reservoirs are all nearby for fishing, swimming, skiing, boating, camping, and hiking. So, whatever your pleasure, Glenn County has the opportunities.
Labor Costs
| SampleGlenn County Wages for 1Q 2007 |
|
Occupation
|
SOC
|
Median Hourly Wage (50th percentile)
|
| Sales Managers |
11-2022
|
$50.42
|
| Business Operations Specialists, all other |
13-1199
|
$19.62
|
| Compensation and Benefits managers |
11-3041
|
$33.41
|
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
15-1071
|
$35.21
|
| Computer Support Specialists |
15-1041
|
$18.30
|
| Retail Salespersons |
41-2031
|
$10.38
|
| Customer Service Representatives |
43-4051
|
$13.85
|
| Word Processors and Typists |
43-9022
|
$14.34
|
| Team Assemblers |
51-2092
|
$10.72
|
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
51-9021
|
$15.35
|
| Source: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov Updated 7/07
This data is for the North Valley region, which consists of the counties of Colusa, Glenn and Tehama. |
Higher Education and Training
Transportation
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Distance From Major Cities
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|
City
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Distance/Direction*
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Sacramento, CA
|
85 miles south
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Los Angeles, CA
|
469 miles south
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Portland, OR
|
498 miles north
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Las Vegas, NV
|
658 miles southeast
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Phoenix, AZ
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840 miles southeast
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Seattle, WA
|
670 miles north
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| Source: Mapquest |
*from Willows |
| Air Transportation |
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Airport
|
Distance
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| Chico Municipal Airport |
40 miles
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| Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) |
71 miles
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| Sacramento International Airport (SMF) |
77 miles
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| Source: Mapquest |
*from Willows |
Quality of Life
| Major Events/ Festivals in Glenn County |
|
Event
|
Approximate Date
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| Glenn County Fair |
Mid- May
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| Willows Lamb Derby |
Early May
|
| Stonyford Rodeo |
May
|
| Maxwell Junior Rodeo |
May
|
| Healthcare Services |
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Facility
|
Information
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Colusa Community Hospital
|
N/A |
| Enloe Medical Center |
Enloe Medical Center is a 369 bed facility offering the North Valley a full continuum of health services ranging from preventative education and outpatient services to acute care, behavioral health, inpatient rehabilitation and home health and hospice services. Source: Enloe Medical Center website
|
| Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital |
The 49 bed facility offers inpatient and outpatient services, ambulance service, helicopter airlift, a critical care unit, surgical floor, a home health agency, skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation services. Source: Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce |
For further information on aGlenn County business location, please explore the following websites or or contact
Alison O'Sullivan at Upstate California, 866-726-4332.