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Big Bend, CA
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California.
Population
67
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
0
Big Bend and its ZIP codes
Big Bend at a glance
- Big Bend is 95% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shasta County. PPP loans are for Big Bend.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,218
71,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,769
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $8,235 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Bend, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
192
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
551
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Bend, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Big Bend
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Round MountainCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| BurneyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| Johnson ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| McCloudCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| CasselCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| CastellaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Oak RunCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
| DunsmuirCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Fall River MillsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| LakeheadCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.7 |
| McArthurCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| Jones ValleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.4 |
| WhitmoreCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.5 |
| Hat CreekCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 50 |
| Mountain GateCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Bend, CA in?
- Big Bend is in Shasta County, California.
- What is the population of Big Bend, CA?
- About 67 people live in Big Bend, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Bend?
- Nearby places include Montgomery Creek (12 mi), Round Mountain (14 mi), Burney (16 mi), Johnson Park (17 mi), McCloud (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023