Foothill Ranch

Foothill Ranch is a master planned community in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 10,899 at the 2000 census. It is notable for companies such as Oakley, Inc., Nike, Kaiser Aluminum, Kawasaki, Hampton Products/Brinks, TAE Technologies, Viking Technology, Image Options and ProBoards. It was incorporated into the city of Lake Forest in 2000, but was previously a census-designated place. The ZIP Code is 92610 and the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²) It is located at 33°4119N 117°3951W and is located in California's 45th congressional district, represented by Democrat Katie Porter. The CDP was completed in 1996 and was annexed to Lake Forest, California in 2000. The median income for a household in the C DP was $89,038, and the median age for a family was $97,897. About 1.4% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.27, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In the state legislature, Foothil Ranch is located. in the 37th Senate District, represented. by Republican John Moorlach, and in the 70th Assembly District, represented by Republican Donald P. Wagner.

Geography

Foothill Ranch is the primary city name, but also El Toro, Foothill Rnch, Lake Forest are acceptable city names or spellings. Foothill Ranch is located at 33°4119N 117°3951W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²), all of it land. The ZIP Code for Foothill ranch is 92610. The CDP is part of the San Diego County, California, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Census Bureau has not determined the exact location of Foothil Ranch, but it is believed to be near the town of Lompoc. The area is mostly desert, with some small patches of foothills and mountains. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The town has a population of 1,816. The United States Geological Survey has not defined the area as a CDP, but says it is more than 2,000 acres (7,000 hectares) in area. The population of the town is about 1,000. The city's ZIP Code is 92510. It has a post office with a ZIP Code of 92611. The community has a history of being active in the military, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It also has been home to a number of military families, including the U.N. Signal Corps and the Army Signal Corps. It was the site of the first air ambulance station in the world, built in the early 20th century. The current post office has been in operation since the 1950s.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,899 people, 3,816 households, and 2,976 families residing in the CDP. Foothill Ranch was completed in 1996 and was annexed to Lake Forest in 2000. The CDP's median income was $89,038, and the median income for a family was $97,897. About 1.4% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The racial makeup of the C DP was 74.38% White, 1.92% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 14.96% Asian,0.28% Pacific Islander, 3.38 percent from other races, and 4.78% from two or more races. The population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 47. 5% from 25 to 44, 14,6% from 45 to 64, and2.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.5 years. For every 100 females, there are 99.5 males. The per capita income for theCDP was $36,013. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.27. The city's median age is 32 years.

Politics

Foothill Ranch is located in California's 37th Senate District and 70th Assembly District. In the U.S. House of Representatives, it is in the 45th congressional district, represented by Democrat Katie Porter. The ranch is located on the banks of the Santa Catalina River, which flows into the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located near the town of Foothill, California, which was founded in the early 1900s. The town has a population of about 2,000. The Ranch was named after the town's founder, John F. Foothil, who was a member of the California Board of Supervisors. It was also known as the "Ranch of Champions" because of its association with the Ranch of Champions, a group of cattle ranchers in the area. It has a history that dates back to the 18th century, when the Ranch was first established. The current owner, John Moorlach, was elected to the state legislature in the 1970s. He is a Republican and served two terms in the state Senate. He was re-elected to the Assembly in the 1980s and 1990s, and is currently serving a third term in the Assembly. The state Senate is currently represented by Republican Donald P. Wagner, who also served as the governor of California in the 1990s and 2000s.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Foothill Ranch, Orange County, California = 4.3. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 65. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Foothill Ranch = 5.9 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 8,555 individuals with a median age of 35.2 age the population grows by 35.78% in Foothill Ranch, Orange County, California population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 5,238 residents per square mile of area. There are average 2.96 people per household in the 4,993 households with an average household income of $121,776 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 9.60% of the available work force and has dropped -5.07% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 20.26%. The number of physicians in Foothill Ranch per 100,000 population = 253.3.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Foothill Ranch = 12.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 34. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 279. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 40.5 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 56, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Foothill Ranch, Orange County, California which are owned by the occupant = 75.68%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 12 years with median home cost = $353,530 and home appreciation of -13.57%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.36 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,918 per student. There are 23.5 students for each teacher in the school, 7166 students for each Librarian and 1414 students for each Counselor. 9.20% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 37.36% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 12.08% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).