City of Healdsburg

The City of Healdsburg is a full-service City with eight departments and operates under a Council/Manager form of government.  The City Council is composed of five members including the Mayor, which acts as the local legislature. The City Manager is the administrative head of the City and is responsible for the general operation of the City departments in accordance with the policies of the Council. Healdsburg is located 12 miles north of Santa Rosa and 68 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 101. With a population of approximately 11,700 residents, the City’s small town charm is reflected in quiet, friendly neighborhoods and traditional Spanish-style plaza.  The City of Healdsburg enjoys a moderate climate. Summer temperatures range from 70 to 90 degrees with cool evenings. Winters are mild, with the average rainfall being 40 inches per year and with no snowfall. Because of its location on the Russian River and the surrounding wine valley regions, it offers a wide variety of recreation, scenic and historic attractions and provides excellent opportunity for fishing, hiking, canoeing, swimming and water skiing.