Shasta, California

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Population in 2010: 1,771.
Males: 987  (55.7%)
Females: 784  (44.3%)
Median resident age:

47.5 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 96087.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,276
Shasta:

$68,276
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,289

Shasta CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $355,100
Shasta:

$355,100
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $662,497; detached houses: $699,319; mobile homes: $153,428

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,313.

March 2022 cost of living index in Shasta: 94.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.9%
(10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 22.2% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Shasta, CA (2022)
    • 1,17886.0%White alone
    • 916.6%Two or more races
    • 312.3%Hispanic
    • 241.8%Asian alone
    • 241.8%Other race alone
    • 141.0%Black alone
    • 60.4%American Indian alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Shasta, California as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shasta is 580 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (15.4%), European (11.8%), Northern European (10.4%), Irish (10.0%), Swedish (8.2%), German (5.6%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 1026 feet

39 residents are foreign born (1.8% Asia, 0.7% North America).

This place:

2.8%
California:

26.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,952 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,635 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (6.5 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (151.5 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (504.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Keswick, CA (1.5 miles ),
Redding, CA (2.6 miles ),
Southwest Shasta, CA (2.8 miles ),
Shasta Lake, CA (2.9 miles ),
French Gulch, CA (3.2 miles ),
Mountain Gate, CA (3.4 miles ),
Palo Cedro, CA (3.7 miles ),
Anderson, CA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 40.60 N, Longitude: 122.49 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 530

Distribution of median household income in Shasta, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shasta, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 72.1. This is about average.

City:

72.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.80. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.80
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Shasta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 5102% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 181.8 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 160.8 miles away from Shasta center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 84.8 miles away from Shasta center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 101.0 miles away from Shasta center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 149.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 262.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shasta County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Fires: 12, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 6, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Shasta:

  • PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDING Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • SHOWBOAT HOUSE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • VIBRA HOSPITAL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA D/P SNF (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB - CANYONWOOD (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • HERBSCENTA HOUSE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • TRAILVIEW HOUSE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • SHADOWRUN (Hospital, about 5 miles away; REDDING, CA)

Amtrak station near Shasta:

  • 6 miles: REDDING (1620 YUBA ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shasta:

  • Shasta College (about 10 miles; Redding, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,645)
  • California State University-Chico (about 70 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Butte College (about 80 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)
  • Humboldt State University (about 86 miles; Arcata, CA; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • College of the Redwoods (about 90 miles; Eureka, CA; FT enrollment: 4,410)
  • Mendocino College (about 105 miles; Ukiah, CA; FT enrollment: 2,263)
  • Southern Oregon University (about 111 miles; Ashland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,650)

Public elementary/middle school in Shasta:

  • SHASTA ELEMENTARY (Location: 10446 RED BLUFF RD., Grades: KG-8)

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Notable location: Shasta Fire District Station 56 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Shasta: Shasta State Historic Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Ricky Ray - 2005 NFL player (New York Jets, born: Oct 22, 1979).

Shasta County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Shasta that have no violations reported:

  • DP&R - CASTLE CRAGS SP (Population served: 425, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.7%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.5%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Shasta:

Marital status in Shasta, CA
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 45.9%
  • Separated: 5.3%
  • Widowed: 1.3%
  • Divorced: 23.1%

For population 25 years and over in Shasta:

  • High school or higher: 97.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shasta, CA (based on Shasta County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant28,805109
Catholic8,6298
Other7,27729
Mainline Protestant2,83012
Orthodox1915
Black Protestant1201
None129,371-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 42
Here:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Shasta County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 69
Here:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 115
This county:

6.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.0%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.3%
State:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.4%
State:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Shasta:

  • KNRO (1670 AM; 10 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KVIP (540 AM; 2 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KLXR (1230 AM; 1 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: MICHAEL R. QUINN)
  • KQMS (1400 AM; 1 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shasta:

  • KNNN (99.3 FM; SHASTA LAKE CITY, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KEWB (94.7 FM; ANDERSON, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KVIP-FM (98.1 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KSHA (104.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC)
  • K268AJ (101.5 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNCQ (97.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KESR (107.1 FM; SHASTA LAKE CITY, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • K227AE (93.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • K225AJ (92.9 FM; BURNEY/REDDING, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KWCA (101.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • K211CO (90.1 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KRDG (105.3 FM; SHINGLETOWN, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KLVB-FM (102.7 FM; RED BLUFF, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KNCA (89.7 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: OREGON STATE BOARD OF HIGHER ED.)
  • KRRX (106.1 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • K263AD (100.5 FM; WEAVERVILLE, ETC., CA; Owner: WEAVERVILLE TRANSLATOR CO., INC.)
  • KKXS (96.1 FM; SHINGLETOWN, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNSQ (88.1 FM; MOUNT SHASTA, CA; Owner: STATE OF ORE./STATE BD. OF HGR. ED.)
  • K220EB (91.9 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Shasta:

  • KGEC-LP (Channel 26; REDDING, CA; Owner: COOPER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33HH (Channel 33; REDDING, CA; Owner: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE ASSOC OF SDA)
  • KRVU-LP (Channel 22; REDDING, CA; Owner: SAINTE PARTNERS II, L.P.)
  • K54ED (Channel 54; REDDING, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K50GP (Channel 50; REDDING, CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KNVN (Channel 24; CHICO, CA; Owner: CHICO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KIXE-TV (Channel 9; REDDING, CA; Owner: N.CALIFORNIA ED TV ASSOC., INC.)
  • K47GR (Channel 47; REDDING, CA; Owner: WOODCOOK & ALLEN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • K59FW (Channel 59; EUREKA, CA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KRCR-TV (Channel 7; REDDING, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING,INC.)

Shasta fatal accident list:

Sep 12, 2019 07:08 PM, Hartnell Ave, Shotwick Trail, Lat: 40.564450, Lon: -122.367583, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 10, 2018 10:42 AM, Sr-299, Lower Springs Rd, Lat: 40.584439, Lon: -122.446508, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 14, 2012 02:10 PM, Sr-299, Lat: 40.596408, Lon: -122.488158, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 22, 2008 09:34 AM, Sr-299, Lat: 40.594990, Lon: -122.486440, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Apr 5, 2001 11:24 PM, Sr-273, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 13, 2000 00:25 AM, I-5, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 27, 1999 10:29 PM, Vallecito St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 45.5mTotal length
  • $12,684,000Total costs
  • 5,684Total average daily traffic
  • 803Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,861Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • .5 Mi Se (Lat: 41.305556 Lon: -122.299167), Type: 7.3, Overall height: 6 m, Registrant: Pacific Bell, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-6430


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Shasta, CA)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • South Fork, Lat: 40.654139 Lon: -122.524917, Type: Nntann, Structure height: 20 m, Overall height: 23 m, Call Sign: WQJI800,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Curtis W Ricketts, Registrant: Ricketts, Curtis W, 5309 Chestnut St, Anderson, CA 96007, Phone: (530) 357-3200, Fax: (530) 357-3803, Email:

  • GIRARD RIDGE, Girard Ridge & Lookout Rd (Lat: 41.126806 Lon: -122.291944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQQR480,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2023, Expiration Date: 02/15/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Shasta Bally, Whiskeytown Falls Trail (Lat: 40.602750 Lon: -122.650111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRPS908,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/15/2022, Expiration Date: 03/15/2032, Certifier: Ryan Hauf, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • SC70168A, 12857 South Fork Mtn Lookout Road (Lat: 40.654056 Lon: -122.521944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WRYT846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 09/18/2023, Expiration Date: 09/18/2033, Certifier: Robert Nichols, Registrant: Startouch, Inc., 454 West Stuart Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 543-5679, Fax: (360) 738-6601, Email:

  • 1588 Charles Dr (Lat: 40.633194 Lon: -122.375278), Overall height: 5.8 m, Call Sign: WHQ427,
    Assigned Frequencies: 951.000 MHz, Grant Date: 07/24/1996, Expiration Date: 12/01/2029, Registrant: Covington & Burling LLP, One Citycenter, 850 Tenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 662-5345, Fax: (202) 778-5345, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • South Fork Mountain 4 Miles North By Northwest Of (Lat: 40.653750 Lon: -122.521111), Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: KNKG834, Licensee ID: L01422065,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.612 MHz, Grant Date: 05/07/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Spok, Inc., 3000 Technology Dr., Ste. 400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-0177, Fax: (888) 833-7112, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Shasta)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: FOGELIN ERIC S ELITE (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360-B1A (168 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 645E, N645E, N-645E, Serial Number: 645E, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 10/16/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 03/06/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Eric S Fogelin, Po Box 615, Shasta, CA 96087
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1278U, N1278U, N-1278U, Serial Number: 17266973, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 03/24/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 09/01/2006
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Lee B Brushett, Po Box 244, Shasta, CA 96087, Other Owners: Lorene F Brushett
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/08/2018

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 22 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2015. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Shasta, CA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (81.4%), and Structure Fires (9.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Shasta, CA
    • 9281.4%Outside Fires
    • 119.7%Structure Fires
    • 65.3%Other
    • 43.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Shasta, CA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shasta, CA
  • 40.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Electricity
  • 17.5%Wood
  • 13.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.9%Other fuel
  • 2.5%Utility gas
  • 1.6%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shasta, CA
  • 69.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 30.4%Wood


Shasta compared to California state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
There are 8 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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