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Montague, CA
City in Siskiyou County, California.
Population
1,479
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
832
ZIP codes
0
Montague and its ZIP codes
Montague at a glance
- Montague is about 3.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,750 a year, 40% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,700 (75% below California) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Montague, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montague, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,750
Poverty rate
26.5%
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (184), Irish Americans (166), Italian Americans (148).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Siskiyou County. PPP loans are for Montague.
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
Montague, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled21.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montague, 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
93° / 26°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montague, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Montague
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YrekaCity | 5.7 mi | 10 |
| GrenadaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| HornbrookCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| GazelleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake ShastinaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| Fort JonesCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| CarrickCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| WeedCity | 23 mi | 4.8 |
| GreenviewCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| EtnaCity | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount HebronCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| MacdoelCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montague, CA in?
- Montague is in Siskiyou County, California.
- What is the population of Montague, CA?
- About 1,479 people live in Montague, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montague?
- Nearby places include Yreka (5.7 mi), Grenada (6.1 mi), Hornbrook (13 mi), Gazelle (14 mi), Lake Shastina (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023