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French Gulch, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
221
Population
18/sq mi density
$32,188
Median Income
$24,209 per capita
$84,100
Home Value
$279,286 Zillow
$1,350
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,188 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $1,350/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
French Gulch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7188°N, 122.6294°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 23 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 85 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 98 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 134 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
French Gulch has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.2").