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Big Bend, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.1
/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
308 sunny days/yr
319
Violent Crime/100K
1,083 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,958 median income, 19.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,036 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0116°N, 121.9304°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 49 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 68 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 74 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.3 in |
Big Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.3").