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Manton, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
628
Population
35/sq mi density
$132,535
Median Income
$55,987 per capita
$427,400
Home Value
$313,773 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
943
Violent Crime/100K
6,063 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$132,535 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$427,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
943 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Manton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,545 ft (776 m) |
| Area | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4267°N, 121.8504°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 24 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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 30 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 113 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 134 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Manton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.2").