Big Bend, CA

Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
132 Population 23/sq mi density
$28,958 Median Income $20,219 per capita
$850 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,958 median income, unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Bend, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,958
61% below
$20,219 per capita
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
92.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Big Bend Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Rent
73%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Bend a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Bend residents earn a median household income of $28,958 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,219. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.

Education

14.9% of adults in Big Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Bend has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population132
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$28,958
Per Capita$20,219
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

C+
Home Value
Rent$850
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$284,708
Housing Units80
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,558/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain77.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,036 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Bend was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.