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Castella, CA
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California.
Population
204
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
182
ZIP codes
0
Castella and its ZIP codes
Castella at a glance
- Castella is 28% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Castella, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shasta County. PPP loans are for Castella.
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
Castella, 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° / 30°F
63.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Castella, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Castella
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunsmuirCity | 5.8 mi | 1.6 |
| McCloudCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount ShastaCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| LakeheadCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.7 |
| WeedCity | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| CarrickCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Big BendCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.7 |
| Coffee CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 11.5 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Trinity CenterCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.2 |
| Lake ShastinaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| GazelleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| Montgomery CreekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.3 |
| Mountain GateCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Castella, CA in?
- Castella is in Shasta County, California.
- What is the population of Castella, CA?
- About 204 people live in Castella, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Castella?
- Nearby places include Dunsmuir (5.8 mi), McCloud (11 mi), Mount Shasta (11 mi), Lakehead (18 mi), Weed (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023