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Shasta Lake is a city in the United States, with a population of 10,311 in July 2026. The city had 8 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,298 per month, while the median home value was US$294,400 in July 2026. There were 498 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population10,208people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,880EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,141EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.25%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean5.95µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Shasta Lake?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Shasta Lake.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 68.2%, and the vacancy rate was 6.81% in July 2026. 48.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Shasta Lake recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet16Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan17Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,298/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,160 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,141 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Shasta Lake a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student52%strong on education, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 43–69%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 34–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 294 of 10,208 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$67,401 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Shasta Lake is 7.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income67,401 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,880 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,615 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate7.25 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Shasta Lake?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,615 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,591of €2,832 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,832
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,160
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,591
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Shasta Lake Salary needed to live in Shasta Lake

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Shasta Lake. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Shasta Lake. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
School enrolment, share of residents23.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio9 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents498 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,984 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Shasta Lake when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.46 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportBZF3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports13Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Shasta Lake. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Shasta Lake.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Shasta Lake is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.95 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202427Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 14 · Feb 16.1 · Mar 18.7 · Apr 22.1 · May 27.8 · Jun 33.3 · Jul 37.7 · Aug 36.7 · Sep 33.5 · Oct 26.3 · Nov 18 · Dec 13.3 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.2 · Feb 4.5 · Mar 6.2 · Apr 8.3 · May 12.4 · Jun 16.9 · Jul 19.4 · Aug 17.7 · Sep 14.6 · Oct 10.1 · Nov 5.3 · Dec 2.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official
Average temperature by monthJan 8.6 · Feb 10.3 · Mar 12.5 · Apr 15.2 · May 20.1 · Jun 25.1 · Jul 28.6 · Aug 27.2 · Sep 24 · Oct 18.2 · Nov 11.6 · Dec 8.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 153.4 · Feb 139.2 · Mar 117.4 · Apr 61.1 · May 46 · Jun 18.9 · Jul 1.8 · Aug 3.3 · Sep 11.4 · Oct 48.7 · Nov 89.7 · Dec 160.2 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading54.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.13 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,666 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.35 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±2.4 °C. Elsewhere: Dos Hermanas (Spain) ±2.4 °C, Giugliano in Campania (Italy) ±2.3 °C, Granada (Spain) ±1.8 °C, Vila Franca de Xira (Portugal) ±3.2 °C, Almada (Portugal) ±3.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 294 is not 0.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.931 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents294 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density361.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,208 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value294,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes68.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate57.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,522 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans80.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Shasta Lake

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Redding as a Shasta Lake alternative in the same region

10 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 94,092 Redding vs 10,208 Shasta Lake+822%
  • Foreign residents: 2.6% Redding vs 0.9% Shasta Lake+180%
  • Unemployment: 5.3% Redding vs 7.2% Shasta Lake−27%
  • Nearest airport: 2.0 km Redding vs 12.0 km Shasta Lake−83%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,993 Redding vs €2,880 Shasta Lake+4%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,615 Redding vs €3,615 Shasta Lakesame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.9 µg/m³ Redding vs 5.9 µg/m³ Shasta Lakesame level
Full comparisonMore about Redding

Plainfield as a Shasta Lake alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2844 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.9% Shasta Lake+556%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,208 Shasta Lake+390%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,880 Shasta Lake+68%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.2% Shasta Lake−48%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.9 µg/m³ Shasta Lake+31%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,615 Shasta Lake+12%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 12.0 km Shasta Lake−25%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Shasta Lake

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Shasta Lake, nearest in population first.

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Warrenton10,213 residentsNew Square10,214 residentsFlat Rock10,218 residentsAlderwood Manor10,198 residentsClay10,198 residentsMaywood borough10,221 residents

How does Shasta Lake compare?

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Is Shasta Lake part of Redding?

Shasta Lake is in the published commuting zone of Redding; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Redding city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source14

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Shasta Lake?

The median gross salary is 3,615 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Shasta Lake?

The unemployment rate is 7.25 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Shasta Lake?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.95 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Shasta Lake?

The published population is 10,208 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Shasta Lake?

294 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Shasta Lake a good place to live?

Shasta Lake may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Shasta Lake part of Redding?

Shasta Lake is in the published commuting zone of Redding; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Shasta Lake?

Redding is near Shasta Lake. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  7. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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