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McCloud, CA
Census-designated place in Siskiyou County, California.
Population
829
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
342
ZIP codes
0
McCloud and its ZIP codes
McCloud at a glance
- McCloud is 36% denser than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,529 a year, 51% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,100 (55% below California) and median rent is $989 a month.
Local data for McCloud, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McCloud, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,529
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$328,100
Median rent
$989/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
58.2
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (84), Portuguese Americans (65), German Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Siskiyou County. PPP loans are for McCloud.
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 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
McCloud, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McCloud, 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° / 24°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McCloud, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near McCloud
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunsmuirCity | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Mount ShastaCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| CastellaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WeedCity | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| CarrickCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Big BendCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.7 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Lake ShastinaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4 |
| TennantCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| GazelleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| LakeheadCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McCloud, CA in?
- McCloud is in Siskiyou County, California.
- What is the population of McCloud, CA?
- About 829 people live in McCloud, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McCloud?
- Nearby places include Dunsmuir (6.9 mi), Mount Shasta (10 mi), Castella (11 mi), Weed (17 mi), Carrick (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023