A town of 869, settled in 1908. A typical home worth about $140K.
The 2 things Dorris does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Dorris. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Dorris home is worth about $140,000, down 7.6% in a year, 82% below the California typical home.
The public schools Dorris’s kids attend trail 93% of California’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte Valley Elementary | K–8 | 219 | C− |
| Picard Community Day Elementary | K–8 | — | Not graded |
| Butte Valley High | 9–12 | 94 | C |
| Cascade High | 9–12 | — | Not graded |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
Dorris has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Dorris for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Medford (6%), Redding (5%) and Yreka (5%). Half commute less than 41 miles.
No violent or property crimes were reported in Dorris in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Dorris is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Dorris beats the California average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 23.
| What stands out | Dorris | CA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.8% | 5.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.8% | 10.6% |
| More smokers | 21.1% | 10.9% |
10 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in California, United States
Dorris is a city in Siskiyou County, California, United States. Its population was 860 as of the 2020 census, down from 939 in the 2010 census. The only attractions are the flagpole and county library. The most notable people who have been residents of Dorris are two athletes who were born here.
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