French Gulch, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
221 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$32,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$740 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,100 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 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 8 2 43
Feb 8 2 46
Mar 6 2 50
Apr 3 4 55
May 2 0 63
Jun 1 0 70
Jul 0 0 77
Aug 0 0 76
Sep 1 0 70
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 6 1 49
Dec 9 2 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Lewiston Elementary
10 miles, W • 2.3 star
Shasta Elementary
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
Mountain Lakes High
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Simpson University
17 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Shasta College
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Shasta Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center Redding
16 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Trinity Hospital
16 miles, NW
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
23 miles, SE • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
150 miles, S • 3.2 star
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