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Weed, CA
City in Siskiyou County, California.
Population
2,737
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
568
ZIP codes
0
Weed and its ZIP codes
Weed at a glance
- Weed is about 2.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,854, 61% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,600 (65% below California) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Weed, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Weed, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,854
Poverty rate
33.6%
Median home value
$259,600
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (403), German Americans (235), Irish Americans (205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Siskiyou County. PPP loans are for Weed.
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
Weed, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weed, 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
85° / 29°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weed, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Weed
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarrickCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| Mount ShastaCity | 7.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake ShastinaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4 |
| GazelleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| DunsmuirCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| GrenadaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| McCloudCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| CastellaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| MontagueCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| YrekaCity | 25 mi | 10 |
| EtnaCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort JonesCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| TennantCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Coffee CreekCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 11.5 |
| GreenviewCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weed, CA in?
- Weed is in Siskiyou County, California.
- What is the population of Weed, CA?
- About 2,737 people live in Weed, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weed?
- Nearby places include Carrick (2.8 mi), Edgewood (4 mi), Mount Shasta (7.6 mi), Lake Shastina (7.6 mi), Gazelle (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023