Likely, California
Likely | |
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Location of Likely in Modoc County, California. | |
| Coordinates: 41°13′50″N 120°30′15″W / 41.23056°N 120.50417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.334 sq mi (3.454 km2) |
| • Land | 1.329 sq mi (3.442 km2) |
| • Water | 0.005 sq mi (0.012 km2) 0.34% |
| Elevation | 4,449 ft (1,356 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 58 |
| • Density | 43/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 96116 |
| Area code | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-41390 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 262452; 2583057 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Likely, California; U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Likely, California | |
Likely (formerly, South Fork) is a census-designated place in Modoc County, California. It is located near the South Fork of the Pit River, 18 miles (29 km) south of the county seat of Alturas, at an elevation of 4,449 feet (1,356 m). Its population is 53 as of the 2020 census, down from 63 at the time of the 2010 census. Located 6 miles (9.7 km) north-northwest of Likely Mountain, it is somewhat sheltered from prevailing southwesterly winds, and its microclimate is noticeably drier and less stormy than surrounding areas. The ZIP Code for the community is 96116.