California
Mount Shasta is a small town in California with a population of 3,208. Residents earn $48,157 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Shasta receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mount Shasta has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mount Shasta is $48,157, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mount Shasta is $283,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,477 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Mount Shasta is below the national average at 184 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,898 per 100,000, near the national average.
30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Mount Shasta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 89.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 88.9% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,157 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,291 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,273 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,836 |
| County GDP | $2,304M |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 156 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,403 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $283,100 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $408,000 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,477 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,403 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 13,488/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Total Violent | 183.7/100K |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 91.8/100K |
| Assault | 91.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,897.8/100K |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 367.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,316.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 214.3/100K |
| Arson | 30.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.6 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 89.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,616 ft (1,102 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 851/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3209°N, 122.3155°W |
| County FIPS | 06093 |
Winner: Republican by 19.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 851/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Retail Stores | 156 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |