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Yreka, CA


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Yreka, California

Introduction to Yreka, California

Yreka, California, in Siskiyou county, is 42 miles S of Medford, Oregon and 226 miles N of Sacramento, California. The city is home to some 7,290 residents.

Yreka History

Yreka is the county seat of Siskiyou County, which was founded in 1852. The city was named after an Indian word meaning “Mount Shasta.” The name Yreka was adopted after several name changes. The origin of the city traces back to the time when Abraham Thompson discovered gold near Black Gulch in 1851. Yreka was incorporated as a city on April 21, 1857.

Yreka and nearby Attractions

  • Discovery Park
  • Ringe Park
  • Yreka Park
  • Siskiyou County Museum =
  • Fort Jones
  • Castle Crags State Park

Things To Do In Yreka

Local parks include Newton Park, Discovery Park, the Agate Reservoir County Park, Valley of the Rogue State Park and the Agate Reservoir County Park. The Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum, the Siskiyou County Museum and the Sisson Museum are all nearby as well. Local churches include the First Church of Christ Scientist, the Faith Center Foursquare Church and the Mount Zion Lutheran Church, while the Siskiyou County Public Library is the local library.

Yreka Transportation

Rogue Valley International is the nearest major airport.

Yreka Higher Education

Rogue Community College, Southern Oregon University and Shasta College are all nearby.

High Points

Yreka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyYreka Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyYreka Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyYreka Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyYreka Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Yreka, CA

Comparing Yreka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity51
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime23

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