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Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County), CA
Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
7,170
Population
542/sq mi density
$96,679
Median Income
$44,293 per capita
$362,800
Home Value
$334,845 Zillow
$1,219
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
943
Violent Crime/100K
6,063 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,679 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$362,800 home value, $1,219/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
943 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 493 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3903°N, 122.3156°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tehama County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 69 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 114 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 150 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").