Anderson, CA


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Anderson, CA

About Anderson, CA

Anderson, CA sits in Shasta County with a population close to 10,200 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Anderson River Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Iron Canyon Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers! Small town - Northern California, at the north end of the Central Valley.

State: California
County: Shasta County
Metro Area: Redding Metro Area
City: Anderson
Zip Codes: 96007
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 342 ft above sea level

Redding is located along I-5 between the Central Valley and the mountainous region to the north into Oregon. Although the nearby mountain ranges and hilly terrain give a different physical appearance from other Valley towns, Redding shares many of the same concerns of the others – challenged economy, high cost of living and housing, and little to do. But there are some signs of an upswing.

The economy, traditionally based on declining forest products from the nearby mountains and some light manufacturing and food processing, had experienced some employment dislocations. Redding’s role as a center for a large region of tourism and some retirement destinations has brought some renewed economic strength, but the area is far from a career-building destination.

Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant around Lake Shasta to the north, in Trinity Alps to the northwest, and in the Sierra/Cascades to the east. In summer, trapped valley air and abundant sunshine lead to extreme heat with 98 days above 90 degrees, and readings of 105 to 110 not uncommon. The weather is pleasant the rest of the year. The town itself is non-descript and somewhat lacking in intellectual stimulation. Living costs, following most of California, have risen substantially. Redding is a long 3-hour drive from Sacramento, source of the nearest major air service and other amenities.

Low mountains surround Redding in three directions with higher mountains in the distance. Terrain is slightly undulating with typical California valley vegetation—grasses and occasional trees. Summers are consistently hot and completely dry, while winters are cool and wet but with little to no snow except in surrounding mountains. The shape of the valley and latitude lead to more rainfall than most other valley locations.

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Anderson Cost of Living

Mild winters, outdoor recreation, and revitalizing economy make Anderson a great place to live.

$310,500
-8.9% lower than avg
$40,954
-68.5% lower than avg
7.6 / 6.9
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Anderson Crime
74.4 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Anderson, California
$59,400
for a family
$38,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Anderson
   Mild winters
Educational attainment
   Outdoor recreation
Summer heat
   Revitalizing economy
Isolation
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Over 3 years ago
Got stabbed by a meth head, 3  More
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We moved here seven years ago, from Livermore, CA. We find it very peaceful here with traffic jams being eight cars at a stop sign. No kidding, you can have all the  More
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Over 14 years ago
It really seems dirty and run-down. It is nothing like the town I remember back in the early  More
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