Quality of Life

At the top of the State of California, also known as Upstate California, you will find the small, friendly quaint mountain community that time passed by. Nestled between tree covered mountains with the world class blue ribbon trout filled Sacramento River running through town, you will find Dunsmuir.

Dunsmuir water comes straight from the snow melt filtered through miles of caverns from Mt. Shasta right to your water tap. It never sees daylight until you turn the faucet on. Cold, clean, pure refreshing water makes Dunsmuir the Home Of The Best Water On Earth℠. No filters or treatments are needed and the taste is wonderful.

The population is Dunsmuir is less than 2000. Our excellent elementary and high school have no overcrowding issues and students receive quality class time. No traffic lights either as there is no need.

World famous restaurants with various cuisines will keep your dining experience fresh and pleasing. While enjoying the fantastic foods you can enjoy the distinct four seasons of weather.

With each season comes new activities and events throughout Siskiyou County. Dunsmuir, the Gateway to Siskiyou County invites you to join us.

Fishing, hunting, railroad, swimming, hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, snowboarding, mountain climbing and spelunking are just a few of the numerous area activities. There are also community activities and events including theater products at College of the Siskiyous (17 miles North), art walks, galleries and other cultural events. Lakes, waterfalls, rivers, streams and more add to the quality of life in Dunsmuir. City life, just in case you miss it, is just 45 minutes away — Redding.

Fresh clean air is another benefit. Dunsmuir offers so much to everyone, each for their own personal reason. Come to Dunsmuir and find your reason. Relax and enjoy Dunsmuir.

Climate

Dunsmuir enjoys generally mild winters and summers. Temperatures range from low 30s in the Winter to mid 80s in the Summer. Rainfall averages approximately 60 inches per year. Snowfall varies between 20-70 inches per year.

PERIOD	AVERAGE TEMPERATURE			RAIN	HUMIDITY
	MIN.	MEAN	MAX.	INCHES	PERCENT
Jan.	29	38	47	11.9	74
Apr.	37	49	61	4.0	55
Jul.	56	72	88	0.3	44
Oct.	42	55	59	3.6	57
YEAR	41	54	66	59.6	59

Historic District

Downtown Dunsmuir was recognized and registered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Architecture reflects the 1920s varied styles. Dunsmuir has also been designated as "California's Historic Railroad Town".

Infrastructure

• Water, sewer and refuse services provided by the City of Dunsmuir.
• Main energy sources are electric and propane.
• Communication: cable TV, fiber optics, phone, cell phones & paging
• Fire protection: Dunsmuir Fire Dept. Fully equipped, ISO4 rating

Property Tax Rate — 1.1494%

Labor force — majority is non-union, skilled and unskilled workers.

Medical — Medical, dental, vision within local area; hospital, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta.

Schools — Dunsmuir Elementary, Castle Rock Elementary, Dunsmuir High School, College Of The Siskiyous (Weed), CSU Chico (via satellite/internet services.)

Law Enforcement — Siskiyou County Sheriff's Department is contracted by the City of Dunsmuir to provide services. Dunsmuir has a very low crime rate.

Culture

Parks — Dunsmuir City Park, Dunsmuir Children's Park, Tauhindauli Park, community center, ball fields, tennis courts, botanical gardens. Castle Crags State Park.

Numerous churches, clubs and organizationsDunsmuir News weekly paper, radio stations, banks, museums, art galleries.

Library — Dunsmuir Library, Yreka Legal Library (courthouse.)