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Mineral, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
107
Population
2/sq mi density
$85,455
Median Income
$47,984 per capita
$1,052
Median Rent
12.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,962 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,455 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mineral 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 | 6,591 ft (2,009 m) |
| Area | 44.4 sq mi (115.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4027°N, 121.5508°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 40 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 (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 11 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 124 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 134 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
Mineral has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 31°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.4").