Shasta County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
181,554 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,931 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$347,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$667 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,009 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Redding Metro Area
7
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Redding Metro Area
6
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 8 41
Feb 7 7 43
Mar 6 8 47
Apr 3 4 52
May 2 0 60
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 68
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 5 2 47
Dec 7 7 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Oak Run Elementary
5 miles, S • 2.3 star
Montgomery Creek Elementary
9 miles, E • 1.9 star
New Day Academy - Shasta
12 miles, S • 3.2 star
Whitmore Elementary
12 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

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

Shasta Regional Medical Center
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center Redding
23 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
22 miles, SW • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
145 miles, S • 3.2 star
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