Cassel, CA

Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
201 Population 99/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cassel, CA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Cassel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
229%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cassel a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

26.5% of adults in Cassel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cassel has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population201
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans24.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,155
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.4%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$292,392
Housing Units152
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity29.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,558/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,185 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Cassel was built in 1978.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.