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French Gulch, CA

French Gulch, CA.

Population: 172 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
268

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (5 mi)
Nearest airport
Benton Field (BZF) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Avg hospital rating
2.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$343
Households with broadband internet
12.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,552
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
134

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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