Location | | Atascadero was founded as California’s first planned community in 1913 and incorporated in 1979. It is located 18 miles inland from the Pacific Coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on Highway 101. The elevation at City Hall is 850 feet. |  |
| Economic Growth and Trends | | Population in the County | 264,900 | | Total Taxable Retail Sales in Millions, County | 2,974.9 | | Population in City Limits, Atascadero | 27,800 | | Total Taxable Retail Sales in Millions, City | 328.5 | | Total Number of Dwellings, City | 10,228 | | Total School Enrollment, Atascadero Unified School District | 5,036 |
Sources: Census Data, Department of Finance, Atascadero Unified School District, and City of Atascadero.
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| Government Facilties - tax and Insurance Rates | Atascadero uses a Council/Manager type of government
Assessed Valuation of city, 2,796,695,310 (2006-2007 gross assessed value)
Combined total industrial property tax rates:
1% of appraised valuation, plus rate for bonded indebtedness, plus special assessments.
Retail sales tax: State 6.75%, City/County 0.5%; Total 7.25%
Police Department: 42 full time persons, 1 Chief, 2 Lts., 5 Sgts., 21 officers, 11 support personnel; 2 police chaplains, 14 explorer scouts, 1 reserve officer, 29 volunteers in police service (VIP), 6 unmarked cars, 8 patrol cars, 2 motorcycles, 1CSI Van, 2 full service K-9's: Zeek and Zep.
Fire Department: Two Fire Stations, 21 full time persons (10 paramedics and 11 E.M.T.), 18 reserves (1 Paramedic and 17 E.M.T.), 6 fire engines (2 Type 1, 1 Type 2, 2 Type 3 and 1 OES Type 1), 3 command vehicles and 1 support truck.
Fire Insurance Classifications: City Class 5 ISO; County Class 9 ISO.
San Luis Obispo County Government Seat and Courts:
Located in City of San Luis Obispo 18 miles south. |
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