Shasta
7.2
High score (8-10)
Shasta County has Redding and the outdoor recreation culture around Mount Shasta, the McCloud River, and Whiskeytown Lake that draws a specific type of adventurous person. The Sundial Bridge in Redding has made it a legitimate outdoor destination, and the people who come for the fly fishing and mountain biking are generally more open-minded than the county's conservative political reputation suggests. A foreign guy with genuine outdoors credibility gets respect here.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Redding is a small city (about 93,000) that serves as a hub for the far north of California. The social culture is conservative and working-class — it's politically one of the most conservative counties in the state. Simpson University and Shasta College provide some younger demographic input but this isn't a college-town social environment in any meaningful sense. As a foreign guy, you'll find pockets of openness in the outdoor recreation community but encounter significant cultural distance in everyday social settings.
Lower score (below 6)
Shasta County's political and social culture is deeply conservative — Redding was home to Bethel Church, a megachurch that has significant cultural influence. As a foreign guy who is visibly non-white or who holds different political views, you'll encounter a social environment that is politely indifferent at best. The county has significant homelessness and drug issues that affect the downtown social atmosphere. The young educated population leaves for Portland, Sacramento, and the Bay as soon as they can.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Shasta, California?
$36k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Shasta, California?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Shasta, California?
19% men have degree
What's the average male height in Shasta, California?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Shasta, California?
Local women avg 29.3