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Lakehead, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
523
Population
111/sq mi density
$41,684
Median Income
$30,973 per capita
$216,300
Home Value
$325,375 Zillow
$970
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,684 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$216,300 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakehead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,389 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9034°N, 122.3997°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 28 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 59 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 88 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
Lakehead has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (0.3").