Discover Modoc: Where Careers and Quality of Life Meet
Why Modoc County?
Looking to make a meaningful impact on healthcare while enjoying a more intentional lifestyle? Modoc County offers the best of both worlds. Nestled in California’s scenic northeast corner, Modoc blends professional fulfillment with a life rooted in connection, safety, and simplicity.
Here, you’re more than just a member of the healthcare team, you’re a trusted presence in the community and a valued
part of a close-knit organization. Families benefit from a variety of excellent education options, including public, private, charter schools, and vibrant homeschool networks. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, and lakeside activities. With affordable living and housing options ranging from small-town neighborhoods to wide-open rural spaces, it’s easy to make Modoc your home.
And for those without children, Modoc offers peace, pace, and adventure to thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re just starting out, building your career, or seeking purposeful work in a supportive setting, Modoc County welcomes you.
- Home prices average around $188k — just 10–20% of metro costs
- Utilities lower thanks to rural rates
- Households often spend ⅓ to ½ less on groceries than LA or SF
- Fuel costs are comparable to statewide averages, with less congestion
- Cost of living index is 81 vs. California 142+
- Convenient access to essential shopping, dining, and specialty medical care within 100 miles
- Regional airports in Redding and Reno offer easy connections
- South Warner Wilderness offers alpine lakes, hiking, and horseback trails
- Lava Beds National Monument features over 700 lava caves and volcanic terrain
- Devil’s Garden provides wild horse viewing and open landscapes
- Fox Mountain Lookout is ideal for stargazing and panoramic views
- Modoc’s wildlife refuges perfect for birdwatching, fishing, & seasonal recreation
- Prime access to mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and elk
- Regulated zones support success rates
- Seasonal waterfowl hunting in Modoc and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Upland bird hunting in Ash Creek Wildlife Area
- Millions of acres of unaltered public lands managed by the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service, and Bureau of Reclamation.
- Modoc County Historical Museum highlights Native and pioneer history
- Key historical landmarks include:
- the Tule Lake War Relocation Center
- Infernal Caverns Battleground
- Cressler and Bonner Trading Post
- Fort Bidwell
- Petroglyph Point
- Captain Jack’s Stronghold
- the Modoc County Courthouse
- NCO Railway Depot
- Niles Theater & Hotel
- Adin Supply Company
- The Applegate–Lassen Emigrant Trail offers scenic drives and visible trail segments enriched by educational placards and monuments
- Annual events include the Modoc District Fair, Fandango Days, MMC’s Health Fair, Surprise Valley First Fridays, the Alturas Chamber of Commerce’s Balloon Fest, and many other community gatherings
- Modoc and Surprise Valley schools host a variety of athletic, academic, and arts contests for community members to enjoy
