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Weed, CA

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Population
2,603
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,426 ft
Median Home Value
$259,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$788/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,854
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Weed

Sitting at the base of Mount Shasta in Northern California, Weed is a quiet mountain town with roughly 2,800 residents. Founded in the late 1800s as a timber hub by Abner Weed, the community still carries its rugged roots alongside an easygoing lifestyle. Even after the destructive Boles Fire in 2014, the community rallied to rebuild, and that strong sense of neighborly connection remains central to the area today.

College of the Siskiyous

Daily life is largely shaped by the College of the Siskiyous, which brings sports, performing arts, and career programs to the town alongside local public schools. Situated right along Interstate 5 and Highway 97, Weed offers an accessible home base for hiking, skiing, and fishing. Local essentials and neighborhood parks cover day-to-day needs, while nearby hubs like Mount Shasta, Yreka, and Redding are an easy drive away for major shopping, dining, and specialized healthcare.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow MugginessA+100.0rating

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