Mount Shasta, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,208 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,157 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$283,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$643 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,120 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Siskiyou County
4
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

Siskiyou County
3
California
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 7 37
Feb 6 8 40
Mar 5 4 44
Apr 3 1 49
May 2 0 56
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 6 2 42
Dec 8 9 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Sisson
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
Mt Shasta High
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
Jefferson High (Continuation)
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

College of the Siskiyous
7 miles, N · 1.4star
Shasta College
48 miles, SW · 1.4star
Simpson University
49 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Fairchild Medical Center
32 miles, N · 2.3star
Shasta Regional Medical Center
51 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
56 miles, S · 1star
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