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Dunsmuir, CA
City in Siskiyou County, California.
Population
1,407
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
877
ZIP codes
0
Dunsmuir and its ZIP codes
Dunsmuir at a glance
- Dunsmuir is about 3.5 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,281, 41% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,000 (62% below California) and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Dunsmuir, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunsmuir, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,281
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$279,000
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (350), Irish Americans (247), Italian Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Siskiyou County. PPP loans are for Dunsmuir.
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,171
13,862 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$419M
FY 2026, $9,501 per person
How people get to work
Dunsmuir, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled17.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunsmuir, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,383
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
181
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
63.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunsmuir, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Dunsmuir
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CastellaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount ShastaCity | 6.1 mi | 3.8 |
| McCloudCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.4 |
| WeedCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| CarrickCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Lake ShastinaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| Big BendCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.7 |
| GazelleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| LakeheadCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.7 |
| Coffee CreekCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 11.5 |
| Trinity CenterCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunsmuir, CA in?
- Dunsmuir is in Siskiyou County, California.
- What is the population of Dunsmuir, CA?
- About 1,407 people live in Dunsmuir, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunsmuir?
- Nearby places include Castella (5.8 mi), Mount Shasta (6.1 mi), McCloud (6.9 mi), Weed (14 mi), Carrick (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023