Shasta Lake, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
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 1/10
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
10,334 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,319 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$273,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$584 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$908 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.0% 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 6 43
Feb 8 6 46
Mar 7 5 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 8 6 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%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Central Valley High
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Shasta Lake
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mountain Lakes High
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Gateway Community Day
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Shasta College
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
Simpson University
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Shasta Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center Redding
7 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Trinity Hospital
30 miles, NW
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
12 miles, S • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
143 miles, S • 3.2 star
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