Douglas City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,025 Population 34/sq mi density
$45,938 Median Income $34,703 per capita
$363,900 Home Value $303,786 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent 40.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 1.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$363,900 home value, $1,057/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Douglas City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,938
39% below
$34,703 per capita
Home Value
$363,900
29% above
Zillow: $303,786
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
9% below
40.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Douglas City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
129%
Rent
91%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Douglas City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Douglas City residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,703. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Douglas City is $363,900 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,786. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 40.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

21.2% of adults in Douglas City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Douglas City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,025
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,938
Per Capita$34,703
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

C
Home Value$363,900
Rent$1,057
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$303,786
Housing Units563
Rent Burden40.6%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,558/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,153 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Douglas City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% 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.