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Palo Cedro, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,561
Population
435/sq mi density
$118,542
Median Income
$51,222 per capita
$529,900
Home Value
$547,723 Zillow
$1,204
Median Rent
13.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$118,542 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$529,900 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Palo Cedro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 481 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5662°N, 122.2428°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 5 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 (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 63 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 94 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 130 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
Palo Cedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.1").