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Catheys Valley, California
CDP
About Catheys Valley
Catheys Valley, CA is a small unincorporated community located in central California.
Catheys Valley holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 23.61 square miles.
📰 Catheys Valley News Today
- Air quality in Catheys Valley IQAir · Aug 13
- Update: Wildfire in Catheys Valley 90% contained, fire officials say - Merced Sun-Star Merced Sun-Star · Jun 5
- Van Fire burns more than 1,100 acres in Mariposa County, reaches 60% containment ABC30 Fresno · Jul 9
- Catheys Valley Woman Arrested For Animal Neglect myMotherLode.com · Mar 19
- Albert Lee Jensen Cache Valley Daily · Apr 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Catheys Valley Unique
- The only place in America named Catheys Valley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Catheys Valley
- Lighthouse Market & Cafe (café)
- The Oasis Market & Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Catheys Valley
- Catheys Valley Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Catheys Valley
- Sierra Foothill Charter
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area23.61 sq mi
Coordinates37.4277, -120.0960