SusanvilleCalifornia
Susanville is the only incorporated city in Lassen County, California, United States, of which it is also the county seat. Susanville is located on the Susan River in the southern part of the county, at an elevation of 4,186 feet (1,276 m).
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About Susanville
Susanville, CA is a close-knit town located in northern California with an estimated population of 12,359.
Officially, Susanville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,560 residents per square mile.
📰 Susanville News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Susanville Unique
- The only place in America named Susanville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,359.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Susanville
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lassen Historical Museum · Museum
- Lassen County Arts Council · Art gallery
- Lassen County Fairgrounds · Theme park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Susanville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Susanville
- Credence High
- Diamond View Middle
- Johnstonville Elementary
- Lassen Community Day
- Lassen County Special Education
- Lassen High
- Lassen ROP
- McKinley Elementary
- Meadow View
- Richmond Elementary
- Susanville State Preschool
- Thompson Peak Charter
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Banner Lassen Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.