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Anderson, California
Anderson is a city of 11,255 people in Shasta County, California, founded in January 16, 1956.
Why visit Anderson
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Valley 11 Cinemas and Anderson River Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Anderson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Anderson
Anderson is a city in Shasta County, California, United States, approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Redding. Its population is 11,323 as of the 2020 census, up from 9,932 from the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Anderson, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Anderson River Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in Anderson, Shasta County, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes21
Woodside Grill
Restaurant · American, Farm-To-Table · 1.5 mi
4125 Riverside Place, Anderson
Mo-Su 06:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
5025 Rhonda Road, Anderson
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-00:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Little Caesars
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
2662 Gateway Drive, Anderson
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-20:00
9 more on the map.
History
Railroad activity came to the area in 1872. Anderson is named after Elias Anderson, who owned the largest land grant in the vicinity. The city's Anderson River Park sits on part of the original land grant owned by Anderson.
From the History section of Anderson, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Motel 6 Anderson, CA - Redding Airport
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
2861 McMurray Drive, Anderson
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries30
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
School · 6.0 mi
8544 Airport Rd., Redding
Healthcare4
Map of Anderson
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 6.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 5.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 62°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 100°F | 67°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.3 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Redding Muni Ap Hcn 72592 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Shasta County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-23: Fawn Fire (Fire)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-28: Zogg Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Redding Regional Airport (RDD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Cottonwood 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Happy Valley 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Lake California 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Redding 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Palo Cedro 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Millville 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Centerville 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Shasta Lake 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Red Bluff 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Chico 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Club 50 Anderson, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Club 52 Anderson, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Club 49 Anderson, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Club 49 Anderson (cropped), Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Club 51 Anderson, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Secretaries' Carr Fire Briefing - 43340947634, Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0
- Secretaries' Carr Fire Briefing - 29122444837, Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0
- Secretaries' Carr Fire Briefing - 29122446037, Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0
- Governor Visit (46066217811), Region 5 Photography, Public domain
- Secretaries' Carr Fire Briefing - 29122445417, Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0
- Secretaries' Carr Fire Briefing - 29122443517, Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0
- Secretaries' Carr Fire Briefing - 43340946654, Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0
- Secretaries' Carr Fire Briefing - 29122440917, Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0
- Secretaries' Carr Fire Briefing - 43340947044, Region 5 Photography, CC BY 2.0
- Acorn Woodpecker (m) (52060003818), Becky Matsubara from Contra Costa County, California, CC BY 2.0
- SiskiyouForestryproducts 03, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SiskiyouForestryproducts 01, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SiskiyouForestryproducts 04, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SiskiyouForestryproducts 05, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SiskiyouForestryproducts 02, Jonmallard, CC BY-SA 4.0
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