1. In February 2010, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which interviewed more than 353,000 participants and asked individuals to assess their jobs, finances, physical health, emotional state of mind and communities, ranked Modesto 161 out of the 162 cities surveyed. In December 2009, Forbes ranked Modesto 48th out of 100 among "Best Bang-for-the-Buck Cities"; according to Forbes. In this ranking, Modesto ranked 8th in housing affordability and travel time but also ranked 86th in job forecast growth and 99th in foreclosures. In variety of other past rankings, Modesto has scored in the top ten worst places to live due to its high cost of living, high unemployment, long commutes and high crime rate.
   
   
2. Modesto has a large agricultural industry which is based on the fertile farmland surrounding the city. Despite this the city has traditionally had above average unemployment rates. In July 2010, the Modesto Bee reported Modesto's unemployment rate at 17.3% while the rest of the U.S. was reporting an unemployment rate of 9.5%. Blue Diamond Growers, a nearby almond factory in Salida, is a major nut supplier. Modesto is also home to the largest winery in the world: E & J Gallo Winery.
   
   
3. The Xclamation Festival or X Fest is an annual festival that takes place on the streets of downtown Modesto, California from 9th to 12th between J and H Streets, usually on the first Saturday in August. Begun in 2000 and organized by Chris Ricci Presents, the day is characterized by a Mardi Gras atmosphere, concert performances that go into the late evening hours, and a motto of "Good Times, Downtown." The festival features 50 bands on 8 stages over the course of 8 hours.
   
   
4. Modesto usually has cool winters and very hot, dry summers. Average January temperatures range from 54.0°F in the day to 37.0°F at night. Most of the rainfall occurs during the winter and averages 12.4 inches annually. Since the city does not have full storm sewer systems, many of the streets flood during the winter rain storms.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

65.0%

4.2%

1.2%

6.7%

35.5%

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Akoss African Hair Braiding -  Category: Black Beauty Salon -   2307 Oakdale Rd ste 502 Modesto, California, 95350 (209) 568-5010
   
   
2. Bonner's Beauty Supply -  Category: Black Beauty Supply -   2400 Coffee Rd. Modesto CA 95355 (209) 579-0671
   
   
3. J&C Royal Beauty -  Category: Black Beauty Salon -   1733 Prescott Rd Modesto, California, 95350 (209) 238-0311
   
   
4. Royal Cuts -  Category: Black Beauty Salon -   518 Scenic Dr. Modesto, California, 95350 (209) 577-3660
   
   
5. The Alley -  Category: Black Beauty Salon -   531 7th Street Modesto, California, 95354 (209) 238-0300
   
   
6. Ultimate Hair -  Category: Black Beauty Salon -  3025 McHenry Ave Ste B Modesto, California, 95350 (209) 578-5227
   
   
7. Urban Elegance Beauty Salon -  Category: Black Beauty Salon -  2039 Tully Rd. Modesto, California, 95350 (209) 342-6900
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett, MD, FAAP -  Category: Pediatrician -   305 East Granger Ave., Suite 201 Modesto, CA 95350 (209) 526-3336
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Doc's Q'In Pit Shop -  Category: BBQ -   421 Maze Blvd, Modesto, CA 95351 (209) 523-7427  - (visit website)
   
   
2. T T's Seafood Soulfood Kitchen -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   347 I Street, Modesto, CA 95351-2825 (209) 527-1636
   
   

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BLACK CHURCHES

1. Ministry Church of God In Christ -   2549 Yosemite Blvd Suite C, Modesto, CA 95354 (209) 572-1796
   
   
2. Prayer Mission Church of God In Christ -   222 Oak St, Modesto, CA 95351 (209) 521-7130   (visit website)
   
   
3. Saint-James African Methodist Episcopal Church -  710 S Martin Luther King Dr Modesto, CA 95351-2764 (209) 522-7073
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Club Max Inside The Doubletree Hotel In Modesto - 1150 9th Street, Modesto, CA, 95355 (209) 585-5169 - (visit website)
   
   
2. Fat Cat Music House and Lounge - 930 11th St., Modesto, CA, (209) 524-1400 - (visit website)
   
   
3. 141 Club - 141 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Modesto, CA, 95354 (209) 595-6994 - - (visit website)
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. The Xclamation Festival or X Fest
   Held usually on the first Saturday in August downtown Modesto, California   - (visit website)
   
   “(X Fest) is a little bit rock, a little bit hip hop, a little bit funk and all Modesto." Recent headlining bands include: Simple Plan, Mix Master Mike, Blue October, DJ Dan, Pepper, Bad Boy Bill, Candlebox, Blake Lewis, Debbie Deb, The Expendables, N2Deep, Eve 6, Mother Hips, Digital Underground, Y&T, Joe Diffie, Pepper, Vanilla Ice, the Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat, and the Michael Schenker Group. Performers from previous years include Grandaddy, Tone Loc, Berlin, Young MC, Pat Travers, Fastball, The Busboys, Dazz Band, Rose Royce, Powerman 5000, Sir Mix A Lot, Blessid Union of Souls, and Montrose.