Shasta County

CA · Pop. 144,947 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Shasta County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 144,947.

$/Acre: $21,018

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 252 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 206.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax7.99%

Cost of Living Index118.1

Median Household Income$55,441

Poverty Rate24.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$21,018

Median Home Price$1033K

Acres for Sale2011

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season252 days

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,664 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire9/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)157 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K558

Property Crime /100K670

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak