Mountain Gate, California

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Population in 2010: 943.
Males: 537  (57.0%)
Females: 406  (43.0%)
Median resident age:

57.7 years
California median age:

37.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,276
Mountain Gate:

$68,276
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,289

Mountain Gate CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $355,100
Mountain Gate:

$355,100
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $186,975; detached houses: $264,788; mobile homes: $137,283
March 2022 cost of living index in Mountain Gate: 91.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 45.2%
(44.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Mountain Gate, CA (2022)
    • 75292.4%White alone
    • 323.9%Two or more races
    • 121.5%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: European (27.9%), American (24.6%), English (10.6%), German (9.2%), Armenian (7.7%), Danish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 886 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,945 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $465 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (9.9 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (156.3 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (507.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Shasta Lake, CA (1.8 miles ),
Keswick, CA (3.1 miles ),
Redding, CA (3.1 miles ),
Shasta, CA (3.4 miles ),
Palo Cedro, CA (3.5 miles ),
Lakehead-Lakeshore, CA (3.6 miles ),
Lakehead, CA (3.6 miles ),
Millville, CA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.72 N, Longitude: 122.33 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 530

Distribution of median household income in Mountain Gate, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mountain Gate, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 72.1. This is about average.

City:

72.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.80. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.80
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Mountain Gate-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 5019% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 191.3 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 169.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 94.8 miles away from Mountain Gate center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 106.5 miles away from Mountain Gate center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 158.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 254.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shasta County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Fires: 12, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 6, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Mountain Gate:

  • NVDS, INC - WALKER HOUSE (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SHASTA LAKE, CA)
  • WILVERN HOUSE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • TLC SERVICES (Hospital, about 7 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • HERBSCENTA HOUSE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • OSTERMAN'S FACILITY #4, INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • DCI REDDING (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; REDDING, CA)
  • SHADOWRUN (Hospital, about 9 miles away; REDDING, CA)

Amtrak station near Mountain Gate:

  • 10 miles: REDDING (1620 YUBA ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mountain Gate:

  • Shasta College (about 7 miles; Redding, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,645)
  • California State University-Chico (about 73 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Butte College (about 83 miles; Oroville, CA; FT enrollment: 8,649)
  • Humboldt State University (about 93 miles; Arcata, CA; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • College of the Redwoods (about 98 miles; Eureka, CA; FT enrollment: 4,410)
  • Southern Oregon University (about 104 miles; Ashland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • Oregon Institute of Technology (about 111 miles; Klamath Falls, OR; FT enrollment: 2,900)

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Notable location: Mountain Gate Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spring Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Shasta County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.5%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.9%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Mountain Gate:

Marital status in Mountain Gate, CA
  • Never married: 7.4%
  • Now married: 41.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 27.1%
  • Divorced: 23.6%

For population 25 years and over in Mountain Gate:

  • High school or higher: 90.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mountain Gate, CA (based on Shasta County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant28,805109
Catholic8,6298
Other7,27729
Mainline Protestant2,83012
Orthodox1915
Black Protestant1201
None129,371-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 42
This county:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Shasta County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Shasta County:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 69
Here:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 115
Here:

6.42 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.0%
State:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Shasta County:

25.3%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.4%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mountain Gate:

  • KVIP (540 AM; 2 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KNRO (1670 AM; 10 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KLXR (1230 AM; 1 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: MICHAEL R. QUINN)
  • KQMS (1400 AM; 1 kW; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mountain Gate:

  • KHRD (103.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNCQ (97.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KVIP-FM (98.1 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KEWB (94.7 FM; ANDERSON, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KSHA (104.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC)
  • K268AJ (101.5 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K227AE (93.3 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • K225AJ (92.9 FM; BURNEY/REDDING, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KESR (107.1 FM; SHASTA LAKE CITY, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO OF REDDING, LLC)
  • KNNN (99.3 FM; SHASTA LAKE CITY, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KRDG (105.3 FM; SHINGLETOWN, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • KWCA (101.1 FM; WEAVERVILLE, CA; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KNCA (89.7 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: OREGON STATE BOARD OF HIGHER ED.)
  • KRRX (106.1 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF REDDING, INC.)
  • K211CO (90.1 FM; REDDING, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLVB-FM (102.7 FM; RED BLUFF, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K220EB (91.9 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION)
  • KKXS (96.1 FM; SHINGLETOWN, CA; Owner: RESULTS RADIO LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KNSQ (88.1 FM; MOUNT SHASTA, CA; Owner: STATE OF ORE./STATE BD. OF HGR. ED.)
  • KIBC (90.5 FM; BURNEY, CA; Owner: BURNEY EDUC. BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Mountain Gate:

  • K03FU (Channel 3; MOUNTAIN GATE, ETC., CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K50GP (Channel 50; REDDING, CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KNVN (Channel 24; CHICO, CA; Owner: CHICO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • K47GR (Channel 47; REDDING, CA; Owner: WOODCOOK & ALLEN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KGEC-LP (Channel 26; REDDING, CA; Owner: COOPER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K33HH (Channel 33; REDDING, CA; Owner: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE ASSOC OF SDA)
  • KRVU-LP (Channel 22; REDDING, CA; Owner: SAINTE PARTNERS II, L.P.)
  • K54ED (Channel 54; REDDING, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

Mountain Gate fatal accident list:

Sep 7, 2010 02:54 AM, Old Oregon Trl, Lat: 40.704089, Lon: -122.326069, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 676ft / 206mTotal length
  • $34,521,000Total costs
  • 210,908Total average daily traffic
  • 60,289Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Mountain Gate, CA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 141960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mountain Gate, CA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • GRAY ROCKS, 8750 Wonderland Blvd (Lat: 40.750250 Lon: -122.301528), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 9.4 m, Call Sign: WMN741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/20/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Carol L Tacker, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • Gray Rocks, 8750 Wonderland Blvd (Lat: 40.750250 Lon: -122.301528), Type: Pole, Structure height: 5.2 m, Overall height: 5.8 m, Call Sign: WQNB732,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11132.5 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2010, Expiration Date: 06/05/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/05/2011, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7471, Fax: (469) 229-7297, Email:

  • SC70150A, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity Nra (Lat: 40.732806 Lon: -122.367139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WRYT847,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2023, Expiration Date: 09/18/2033, Certifier: Robert Nichols, Registrant: Startouch, Inc., 454 West Stuart Road, Bellingham, WA 98226, Phone: (360) 543-5679, Fax: (360) 738-6601, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mountain Gate, CA
  • 48.0%Utility gas
  • 18.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.2%Electricity
  • 16.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mountain Gate, CA
  • 50.6%Utility gas
  • 49.4%Electricity


Mountain Gate compared to California state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Mountain Gate on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Armenia (population 500+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Greece (population 500+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Asia (population 500+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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