Palo Cedro, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
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
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,561 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$529,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$905 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,106 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.2% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers and mild wetter winters typical of Mediterranean regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 7 41
Feb 6 7 44
Mar 5 7 48
Apr 3 4 53
May 2 1 61
Jun 1 0 69
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 2 1 59
Nov 5 2 47
Dec 7 6 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Redding Christian School
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Foothill Plus
<1 miles, E · 3.2star
Foothill High
<1 miles, E · 3.7star
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Colleges

Shasta College
6 miles, N · 1.4star
Simpson University
6 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Shasta Regional Medical Center
8 miles, NW · 3.2star
Mercy Medical Center Redding
8 miles, NW · 1.4star
St Elizabeth Community Hospital
29 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
5 miles, SW · 1star
Sacramento International Airport
134 miles, S · 3.2star
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