Shingletown, California

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Shingletown
census-designated place
Shingletown, California.jpg
Shasta County California Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Shingletown Highlighted.svg
Location in Shasta County and the state of California
Coordinates: 40°29′46″N121°51′49″W / 40.49611°N 121.86361°W / 40.49611; -121.86361
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
StateFlag of California.svg  California
County Shasta
Area
[1]
 • 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 zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
96088
Area code 530
FIPS code 06-71568
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.

Contents

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

Shingletown is located at 40°29′46″N121°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

Climate data for Shingletown, CA
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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

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

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

Shingletown Airport
Summary
Airport typeClosed
Operator Shasta County
LocationShingletown, California
ClosedOctober 1, 2002 (2002-10-01)
Elevation  AMSL 3,880 ft / 1,182 m
Coordinates 40°31′20″N121°49′04″W / 40.52222°N 121.81778°W / 40.52222; -121.81778
Runways
Direction LengthSurface
ftm
1/192,340713 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]

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References

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  8. ↑ "California's 1st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
  9. 1 2 "Shingletown Airport". Shasta County government. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007.
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