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 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. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
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) |
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 | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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) | 12.8 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 12.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 11.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 14.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Big Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 77.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.8") and July the driest (0.1").