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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

Parks & Recreation in Lakehead (6)

Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park
State Park
5,874 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Castle Crags State Park
State Park
3,716 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.
Entrance: $30
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, ...
Weather: Weather at Lassen can vary dramatically throughout the year. Average January temperatures are a high of 40.4 °F (4.7 °C) and a low of 20.8 °F (-6.2 °C). Average July temperatures are a high of 88.4 °F...
Lava Beds National Monument
National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. More than 800 caves, Native American rock art sites, histo...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping, Caving, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours,...
Weather: Park elevations range from 4,000 to 5,700 feet. Cold weather is possible any time of year, and snow has been recorded in all months. Winter day­time highs average 40°F; lows average 20°F. Morning fog ...
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
State Park
805 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more. Explore waterfalls, hike rugged trails, uncover Gold Rush history, and witness the resilience of nature in its post-fire recovery. Adventure awaits at every turn—Whiskeytown is calling...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Motorized Boating, Sailing, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), ...
Weather: Whiskeytown NRA is in a Mediterranean climate, which means hot, dry summers followed by cool, wet winters. Summer temperatures often reach the upper 90's to lower 100 degrees Fahrenheit, as well ...