Castella, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
287 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$354,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$660 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shasta County
7
Redding Metro Area
7
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Shasta County
6
Redding Metro Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 6 37
Feb 6 5 40
Mar 5 4 44
Apr 3 1 49
May 2 0 57
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 5 2 42
Dec 6 6 37

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 1, CA
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Schools

Dunsmuir High
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Castle Rock Elementary
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Dunsmuir Elementary
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

College of the Siskiyous
17 miles, N • 1.4 star
Shasta College
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Simpson University
39 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center of Mt Shasta
10 miles, N • 4.1 star
Shasta Regional Medical Center
41 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Fairchild Medical Center
42 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
46 miles, SW • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
175 miles, S • 3.2 star
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