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Round Mountain, CA

Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
147 Population 88/sq mi density
$55,250 Median Income $31,536 per capita
$234,400 Home Value $284,708 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 308 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
2.9 / 5.0
$55,250 median income, 14.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$234,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Round Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,104 ft (641 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates40.7975°N, 121.9380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyShasta County County
Nearest AirportRedding Regional (RDD)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 44.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0439 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.1 / 100
Community Resilience47.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

1,421 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 100 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 96 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 131 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 97 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 44 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 36 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 100 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 95 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 44 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 44 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 99 km
Aug 28, 2016 8 km ESE of Mad River, California M4.5 130 km
Mar 9, 1992 8 km SE of Hyampom, California M4.4 124 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 22 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 100 km
Mar 27, 1997 14km SW of Manton, CA M4.4 52 km
Jun 14, 1991 8 km SW of Hat Creek, California M4.4 29 km
Dec 20, 2000 12 km NNW of Burney, California M4.4 30 km
Nov 5, 1997 3 km ENE of East Quincy, California M4.4 131 km
May 17, 1995 18 km WSW of Paskenta, California M4.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

9 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 97 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF1 91 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 94 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 99 km 0
Apr 4, 2013 EF0 75 km 0
Feb 19, 2013 EF0 85 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF0 91 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF0 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 50 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 71 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARR (233,710 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 CARR 233,710 56 km
2021 HAYPRESS 204,549 95 km
2021 ANTELOPE 141,960 95 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 85 km
2018 DELTA 63,732 50 km
1992 FOUNTAIN 62,340 9 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 70 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 71 km
2012 BAGLEY 47,731 28 km
2018 HIRZ 46,700 35 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 77 km
2014 BALD 39,770 53 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) 36,514 67 km
2014 EILER 30,967 32 km
2017 COVE 30,884 95 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOTION) 29,346 49 km
2012 PONDEROSA 28,690 44 km
2012 READING 26,872 51 km
1999 JONES 26,818 29 km
2021 LAVA 26,287 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 8.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 7.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 7.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 8.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 8.5 in

Round Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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