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Tehama County, CA
18 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Tehama County, California.
Population
65,167
Land area
2,949sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Tehama County
Tehama County at a glance
- Tehama County is 91% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,784, 36% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,600 (54% below California) and median rent is $1,184 a month.
- Its largest cities are Red Bluff (14,549), Corning (8,155) and Lake California (3,808).
Local data for Tehama County, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tehama County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,784
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$339,600
Prices +2.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,184/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (16,385), Irish Americans (7,038), German Americans (6,568).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 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
PPP loans
$170M
1,917 loans, 19,750 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$854K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Tehama County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tehama County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
132
Most often 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tehama County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Tehama County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Tehama County, CA?
- Red Bluff is the largest city or town in Tehama County, with about 14,549 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Tehama County?
- Tehama County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 95973, 96021, 96022, 96029, 96035.
- What is the population of Tehama County, CA?
- About 65,167 people live in Tehama County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Tehama County?
- Tehama County borders Butte County, Shasta County, Mendocino County, Glenn County, Plumas County, Trinity County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023