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Shingletown, California

Coordinates: 40°29′46″N 121°51′49″W / 40.49611°N 121.86361°W / 40.49611; -121.86361
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Shingletown
Location in Shasta County and the state of California
Location in Shasta County and the state of California
Coordinates: 40°29′46″N 121°51′49″W / 40.49611°N 121.86361°W / 40.49611; -121.86361
Country United States
State California
CountyShasta
Area
 • Total24.719 sq mi (64.021 km2)
 • Land24.650 sq mi (63.844 km2)
 • Water0.069 sq mi (0.178 km2)  0.28%
Elevation
3,468 ft (1,064 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,442
 • Density99/sq mi (38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
96088
Area code530
FIPS code06-71568
GNIS feature ID1659646

Shingletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 2,442, as of the 2020 census.

Shingletown is a town located along California State Route 44 in the hills just below Mount Lassen. Shingletown has a history of logging large timber, including pine, fir and cedar. It is also known as "The Gateway to Lassen".[citation needed]

Shingletown was originally named Shingle Camp, for the workers who cut roofing slats from timber to supply miners during the Gold Rush era.[2]

Geography

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Shingletown is located at 40°29′46″N 121°51′49″W / 40.49611°N 121.86361°W / 40.49611; -121.86361,[3] in Northern California, near Lassen Volcanic National Park.

As of 2019, the state of California classifies the population of Shingletown as living in a "Very High fire Hazard Severity Zone". Cal Fire plans to trim 1,124 acres of vegetation along Highway 44, the main road through the town, as the highest priority fire safety project in the state.[2][4]

Climate

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Climate data for Shingletown, CA
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 48.5
(9.2)
50.0
(10.0)
53.7
(12.1)
60.4
(15.8)
68.5
(20.3)
79.6
(26.4)
89.8
(32.1)
88.7
(31.5)
82.0
(27.8)
69.8
(21.0)
54.0
(12.2)
47.0
(8.3)
66.0
(18.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 32.4
(0.2)
33.0
(0.6)
34.1
(1.2)
37.8
(3.2)
44.8
(7.1)
52.0
(11.1)
58.3
(14.6)
57.2
(14.0)
52.1
(11.2)
44.3
(6.8)
36.6
(2.6)
31.9
(−0.1)
42.9
(6.0)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 7.50
(191)
6.31
(160)
5.86
(149)
4.05
(103)
2.98
(76)
0.92
(23)
0.15
(3.8)
0.20
(5.1)
0.80
(20)
2.57
(65)
4.65
(118)
7.95
(202)
43.94
(1,115.9)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.9
(20)
7.6
(19)
6.5
(17)
2.5
(6.4)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
2.9
(7.4)
8.7
(22)
36.3
(92.3)
Source: The Western Regional Climate Center[5]

Politics

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In the state legislature, Shingletown is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Brian Dahle,[6] and the 1st Assembly District, represented by Republican Megan Dahle.[7]

Federally, Shingletown is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.[8]

Economy

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Shingletown is home to KRDG and KYTO, two radio stations covering Redding and the surrounding area.

Shingletown Airport
Summary
Airport typeClosed
OperatorShasta County
LocationShingletown, California
ClosedOctober 1, 2002 (2002-10-01)
Elevation AMSL3,880 ft / 1,182 m
Coordinates40°31′20″N 121°49′04″W / 40.52222°N 121.81778°W / 40.52222; -121.81778
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
1/19 2,340 713 Asphalt
Sources: county web site[9]

Shingletown had a public-use general aviation airport (FAA LID: 0Q6) located three miles (5 km) northeast of town. It covered an area of 120 acres (49 ha) and had one runway. It was closed on October 1, 2002, for safety reasons.[9]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ U.S. Census Archived January 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b Sabalow, Ryan; Reese, Phillip; Kasler, Dale (April 11, 2019). "These California communities could be the next Paradise. Is yours one of them?". The Sacramento Bee. ISSN 0890-5738. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ Ryan Sabalow; Phillip Reese; Dale Kasler (April 14, 2019). "A real life gamble: California races to predict which town could be the next victim". Destined to Burn. Reno Gazette Journal. The Sacramento Bee. p. 1A.
  5. ^ "Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Information". Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  6. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  7. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Shingletown Airport". Shasta County government. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007.
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