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Bella Vista, CA

Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,843 Population 145/sq mi density
$88,318 Median Income $42,066 per capita
$439,600 Home Value $422,483 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
667 Violent Crime/100K 4,292 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,318 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$439,600 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bella Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area22.3 sq mi (57.9 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates40.6512°N, 122.2564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyShasta County County
Nearest AirportRedding Regional (RDD)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0439 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.1 / 100
Community Resilience47.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,698 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 114 km
Feb 13, 2012 26 km NNW of Willow Creek, California M5.6 140 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 109 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 107 km
Jan 1, 2023 15km SE of Rio Dell, CA M5.4 147 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 110 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 14 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 68 km
Jan 18, 1990 27 km ESE of Orick, California M4.9 139 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 113 km
Jul 21, 2016 19km SSE of Blue Lake, CA M4.8 138 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 65 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 13 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 69 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 13 km
Aug 28, 2016 8 km ESE of Mad River, California M4.5 100 km
Mar 9, 1992 8 km SE of Hyampom, California M4.4 95 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 53 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 106 km
Mar 27, 1997 14km SW of Manton, CA M4.4 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 82 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF1 68 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 25, 2021 EF0 93 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 80 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 77 km 0
Mar 29, 2014 EF0 93 km 0
Apr 4, 2013 EF0 55 km 0
Feb 19, 2013 EF0 67 km 0
Mar 14, 1987 EF0 82 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF0 73 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF0 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 66 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 84 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 122 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARR (233,710 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 CARR 233,710 29 km
2021 MONUMENT 226,125 85 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 80 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 77 km
2021 MCFARLAND 121,554 70 km
2006 PIGEON 100,962 86 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 87 km
2015 RIVER COMPLEX 78,531 98 km
2018 DELTA 63,732 43 km
1992 FOUNTAIN 62,340 40 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 65 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 40 km
2012 BAGLEY 47,731 46 km
2018 HIRZ 46,700 37 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 73 km
2014 BALD 39,770 83 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) 36,514 36 km
2014 WHITES 34,506 99 km
2008 IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (EAGLE) 32,397 77 km
2015 PATTISON 31,129 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 8.0 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 6.3 in
March 53°F (11°C) 6.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 6.2 in Coldest

Bella Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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