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Shasta County Snapshot
Shasta County meets the needs of our community through collaborative services provided with courteous, efficient professionalism while ensuring public trust.
Located in Northern California, about 160 miles north of Sacramento, Shasta County is the embodiment of sunshine, natural beauty, outdoor recreation, culture, and community. Shasta County is home to three incorporated cities: Anderson, Redding (County seat), and Shasta Lake City. The County’s population is approximately 180,000 residents. With lakes, mountains, rivers, parks, hundreds of miles of trails, and a variety of outdoor attractions, Shasta County is home to endless recreation opportunities. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the nearby Lassen National Park, Whiskeytown Lake and National Recreation Area, Sacramento River Trail, Shasta Lake, and the towering beauty of Castle Crags State Park.
Shasta County offers a great quality of life, with many healthcare facilities, early childhood services, higher education opportunities, and a reasonable cost of living. Businesses have the chance to thrive due to Shasta County’s centralized location on the I-5 corridor and quality business environment. Major industries here include healthcare and social assistance, government, utilities, crop and animal production, and retail trade. Shasta County is also known for its growing airport and world-class fishing, bringing in visitors from all over the world.
The County of Shasta is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who serve staggered four-year terms. The board oversees the County Executive Officer (CEO), who is tasked with carrying out operations and the administration of 20 departments that provide a wide range of services. The County also has several committees and commissions that represent a variety of interests, including healthcare, criminal justice, planning, housing, Community Advisory Boards for County Services Areas, and more. The County operates on a budget of approximately $619 million and employs approximately 2,100 FT/PT staff.
Shasta County offers a great quality of life, with many healthcare facilities, early childhood services, higher education opportunities, and a reasonable cost of living. Businesses have the chance to thrive due to Shasta County’s centralized location on the I-5 corridor and quality business environment. Major industries here include healthcare and social assistance, government, utilities, crop and animal production, and retail trade. Shasta County is also known for its growing airport and world-class fishing, bringing in visitors from all over the world.
The County of Shasta is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who serve staggered four-year terms. The board oversees the County Executive Officer (CEO), who is tasked with carrying out operations and the administration of 20 departments that provide a wide range of services. The County also has several committees and commissions that represent a variety of interests, including healthcare, criminal justice, planning, housing, Community Advisory Boards for County Services Areas, and more. The County operates on a budget of approximately $619 million and employs approximately 2,100 FT/PT staff.
