ParadiseCA
A town of 241. Nearly 29.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Paradise stand out
The thing Paradise does most differently from other towns.
241 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Paradise’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Middle School Girls Volleyball Princeton High School - 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Chester vs Redding Chr. - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Paradise Adv. vs Core Butte - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Paradise. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Paradise
Most working residents leave Paradise for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mammoth Lakes (35%), Bishop (13%) and Sacramento (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
Nearly a quarter of Paradise is conserved land
15 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Four seasons, hot summers
Paradise has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 25°.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Paradise beats the California average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Paradise | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.5% | 10.6% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.7% | 10.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14% | 6.4% |
100% of working residents leave Paradise for work
Where Paradise’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Paradise
Census-designated place in California, United States
Paradise is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) that is the southernmost community in Mono County, California, United States. The population was 174 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 174
- Area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,230 ft
- Area code
- 760