COMMUNITY INFORMATION
HISTORICAL SKETCH
The first known inhabitants of the area were the Miwok and Pomo Indians. Sebastopol lies within the Analy Township, which was so named by Jasper O’Farrell who came to California from the county of "Annaly" in Ireland in 1843. Sebastopol was named for the Crimean seaport of Sevastopol in Russia in the 1850’s. In the late 1800’s when the Gravenstein apple was introduced, Sebastopol became the pioneer town of canned applesauce, an industry that is foremost in the town today. In 1885 Luther Burbank purchased acreage in Sebastopol for an experimental nursery. It is known as Gold Ridge Farm and a small plot of land from the farm remains and is open to visitors. In 1890 the Northwestern Pacific Railroad opened a branch to Sebastopol. In 1904 an electric train carried passengers between Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. Sebastopol was incorporated as a City on June 13, 1902, and has a manager-council type of government. Since the early 1900’s Sebastopol has held harvest time Apple Fairs. Now for over 50 years its annual springtime Apple Blossom Festival has attracted thousands of flower lovers to the area for blossom tours and related festivities.

LOCATION
Sebastopol is 56 miles north of San Francisco 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) 7,750
West County market area 50,000
Sonoma County 431,800UTILITIES
Pacific Gas and Electric Company at 111 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 · 800/743-5000
Pacfic Bell · 800/310-2355
Water and Sewer: City of Sebastopol, 7120 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol, CA 95472CLIMATE
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°FElevation: 65 to 250 feet in the rolling hills.HOUSING
Rentals: one and two bedroom apartments range from $850- $1,200 per month. Two and three bedroom homes range for $1,200 to $1,800 per month. Median selling price in the greater Sebastopol is $550,000. The vacancy rate is less than 1%. Burbank Heights is a government subsidized senior housing project.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.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.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.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.MAJOR EMPLOYERS
EMPLOYEES:
50-150 O’Reilly and Associates · Safeway
200-250 Analy Union High School - Sebastopol Union School
251-350 Palm Drive Hospital

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