Shasta
City in California, United States
Overview
Shasta, California, nestles in the scenic northern part of the state and offers a unique blend of Gold Rush history, small-town warmth, and outdoor adventure. Surrounded by lakes, forests, and the striking presence of Mount Shasta, the region is ideal for those seeking relaxation or exploration. With its preserved historical sites and access to the great outdoors, Shasta is a playground for nature lovers and history buffs alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
40.60°, -122.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,730
Local Cost
$1,660
Local Income
$0
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
47.5°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
1010 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
RDD
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.