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Yreka, CA
City in Siskiyou County, California.
Population
7,820
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
783
ZIP codes
0
Yreka and its ZIP codes
Yreka at a glance
- Yreka is about 3.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,982 a year, 56% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,200 (64% below California) and median rent is $987 a month.
Local data for Yreka, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yreka, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,982
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$263,200
Median rent
$987/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,268), Mexican Americans (981), German Americans (928).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Siskiyou County. PPP loans are for Yreka.
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
Yreka, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yreka, 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° / 27°F
18.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yreka, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Yreka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontagueCity | 5.7 mi | 1.8 |
| GrenadaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| HornbrookCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort JonesCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| GazelleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenviewCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake ShastinaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| EtnaCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| CarrickCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| WeedCity | 25 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yreka, CA in?
- Yreka is in Siskiyou County, California.
- What is the population of Yreka, CA?
- About 7,820 people live in Yreka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yreka?
- Nearby places include Montague (5.7 mi), Grenada (8.5 mi), Hornbrook (13 mi), Fort Jones (13 mi), Gazelle (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023