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Red Bluff, CA
City in Tehama County, California.
Population
14,549
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,924
ZIP codes
0
Red Bluff and its ZIP codes
Red Bluff at a glance
- Red Bluff is about 7.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,529 a year, 48% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,900 (59% below California) and median rent is $1,121 a month.
Local data for Red Bluff, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Bluff, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,529
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$299,900
Median rent
$1,121/mo
Homeownership
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,379), Irish Americans (1,898), German Americans (1,470).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tehama County. PPP loans are for Red Bluff.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,130
19,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$435M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
How people get to work
Red Bluff, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Bluff, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
132
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
523
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 38°F
23.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Bluff, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Red Bluff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BendCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.9 |
| ProbertaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| GerberCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| TehamaCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| DalesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Los MolinosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.2 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Rancho Tehama ReserveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.7 |
| CorningCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| AndersonCity | 18 mi | 7 |
| VinaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| FlournoyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| Paynes CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Bluff, CA in?
- Red Bluff is in Tehama County, California.
- What is the population of Red Bluff, CA?
- About 14,549 people live in Red Bluff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Bluff?
- Nearby places include Bend (5.4 mi), Proberta (8.1 mi), Las Flores (8.9 mi), Gerber (9.8 mi), Lake California (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023