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	History | Our Community | Community Links | Statistics Statistics Location Sebastopol is 56 miles north of San Francisco in California, on Gravenstein Highway (CA-116) and Luther Burbank Memorial Highway (CA-12), 7 miles west of Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County Administration Center. It lies 13 miles east of Bodega Bay and the Pacific coastline, 10 miles from the Russian River recreation region. It is 102 miles from the State Capitol of Sacramento and 405 miles north of Los Angeles. Population Sebastopol (City Limits) 7,800 West County market area 50,000 Sonoma County 431,800 Climate Sebastopol has a moderate climate with southwesterly prevailing winds of 10 m.p.h. The average rainfall is 36 inches annually, concentrated between the months of December and March. No recorded snowfall. Frost is possible December through March, usually less than 10 days per year. Average Normal Normal Temperatures:   High Low Spring 72°F 38°F Summer 80°F 44°F Autumn 76°F 48°F Winter 56°F 30°F Elevation: 65 to 250 feet in the rolling hills. Recreational & Cultural Facilities Sebastopol has nineteen churches, one public library, one weekly newspaper, one television cable system, three parks, five playgrounds and one public swimming pool. There is a Community Center and Art Center, ball parks, public golf course, tennis courts and the Veterans Memorial Building. Nearby resorts, campgrounds and State Parks add to the recreation facilities. There are also service clubs, fraternal and social organizations, trade associations, youth and sports groups. Art, gardening and music clubs are popular throughout West Sonoma County. Police & Fire Protection Sebastopol has fourteen City Police Officers, eleven Reserve Officers, four Dispatchers, three Control Aids, K-9 Police Units and Patrol Cars. In addition, the County Sheriff’s Department provides protection in unincorporated area. The Sebastopol Volunteer Fire Department has over 30 volunteers with six trucks. Three adjacent area volunteer fire districts also provide service. Health Services One general hospital with a total bed capacity of 55. Physicians/surgeons, eye care/surgery center, optometrists, dentists, orthodontist, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage center, psychiatrists, convalescent hospitals, radiology lab, dental lab and acupuncture clinic are available. Housing Rental and housing prices remain relatively high for Sonoma County. Check local listings for current information. Burbank Heights is a government subsidized senior housing project. Transportation Highways: U.S. 101, State Highways 12 and 116. Bus service is provided by Sonoma County Transit within the County of Sonoma. Golden Gate Transit provides service to San Francisco. Also, local buses provide service to both the San Francisco and Oakland Airports for a fee. Sonoma County Airport, in Santa Rosa, has passenger and freight service. Major Employers 50-150 O’Reilly and Associates, Safeway 200-250 Analy Union High School, Sebastopol Union School 251-350 Palm Drive Hospital Utilities Pacific Gas and Electric Company at 111 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 · (800) 743-5000 SBC California Telephone Company · (800) 310-2355 Water and Sewer: City of Sebastopol, 7120 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, CA 95472 · (707) 823-7863 Copyright © 2003-2005 City of Sebastopol. All rights reserved.