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McArthur, CA
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California.
Population
346
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
346
ZIP codes
0
McArthur and its ZIP codes
McArthur at a glance
- McArthur is 37% denser than California as a whole.
Local data for McArthur, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shasta County. PPP loans are for McArthur.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 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
McArthur, 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
91° / 22°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McArthur, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near McArthur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fall River MillsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.6 |
| CasselCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| NubieberCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Johnson ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Little ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BieberCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Hat CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 50 |
| LookoutCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| BurneyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| Old StationCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| AdinCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| Big BendCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McArthur, CA in?
- McArthur is in Shasta County, California.
- What is the population of McArthur, CA?
- About 346 people live in McArthur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McArthur?
- Nearby places include Fall River Mills (3.2 mi), Cassel (11 mi), Nubieber (12 mi), Johnson Park (14 mi), Little Valley (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023