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Siskiyou County, CA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find Siskiyou County veterans services in Yreka. Compare the published contact details and schedules below before choosing a location.

Offices for Siskiyou County

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Getting help in Siskiyou County

Monday–Wednesday 8 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m. Ask about current outreach appointments elsewhere in the county.

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Veterans in Siskiyou County

The ACS estimates about 3,250, give or take 356 civilian veterans in Siskiyou County.

Among California's 58 counties and equivalents, Siskiyou County ranks 45th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureSiskiyou CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating29 percent

the same rounded estimate as the California share; below the national share.

29 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher9 percent

below the California share; below the national share.

12 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Siskiyou County number about 1,080, give or take 152; their 33 percent share is above California's 30 percent.

Siskiyou County has about 275, give or take 115 veterans under 35, making up 8 percent of its veterans compared with 10 percent in California.

Siskiyou County has about 230, give or take 65 women veterans, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in California.

Income, work and education in Siskiyou County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureSiskiyou CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$40,893 ± $6,674$59,258 ± $574$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$33,033 ± $1,496$43,129 ± $137$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over17.1% ± 5.5 points8.0% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over36.7% ± 3.7 points30.5% ± 0.3 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6456.9% ± 8.6 points72.5% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 645.4% ± 7.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over96.2% ± 2.5 points95.2% ± 0.1 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over27.2% ± 4.5 points35.4% ± 0.4 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 2,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 3,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Siskiyou County

VA reports 1,006 veterans in Siskiyou County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent270
30 to 40 percent119
50 to 60 percent136
70 to 90 percent265
100 percent216

FY2019: 839 recipients. Change to FY2025: +167.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Siskiyou County

In 2025, lenders reported 70 VA-backed home loans out of 716 home loans made in Siskiyou County (9.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $296,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,450, give or take 212) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 459, give or take 164).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Siskiyou County

VA reported about $25.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $23.6 million in medical care spending in Siskiyou County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside California, in Roseburg, OR, Roseburg VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Siskiyou County's second-nearest medical center, about 121 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside California, in Grants Pass, OR, Grants Pass Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Siskiyou County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 72 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Oakland RO (station 343) and Los Angeles RO (station 344) and San Diego RO (station 377); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Eagle Point National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2763 Riley Road Eagle Point, OR 97524
541-826-2511

About 62.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Yurok Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
28263 Bald Hills Rd Weitchpec, CA 95546
707-482-1350

About 70.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Siskiyou County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (3)

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Redding/Shasta, Siskiyou, Lassen, Plumas, Del Norte, Modoc, Sierra Counties CoC counted 144 veterans experiencing homelessness (46 sheltered, 98 unsheltered).

CA-516 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 90 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is White City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 541-826-2111. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Siskiyou County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Veterans treatment courts in Siskiyou County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Siskiyou County as of December 31, 2025.

These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).

Cities and towns in Siskiyou County

  • Yreka (city): about 7,820 residents
  • Mount Shasta (city): about 3,182 residents
  • Lake Shastina (unincorporated community): about 3,001 residents
  • Weed (city): about 2,737 residents
  • Montague (city): about 1,479 residents
More places (16)
  • Dunsmuir (city): about 1,407 residents
  • Tulelake (city): about 925 residents
  • Dorris (city): about 869 residents
  • McCloud (unincorporated community): about 829 residents
  • Etna (city): about 642 residents
  • Fort Jones (city): about 562 residents
  • Happy Camp (unincorporated community): about 539 residents
  • Hornbrook (unincorporated community): about 268 residents
  • Grenada (unincorporated community): about 254 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Macdoel (unincorporated community): about 184 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Gazelle (unincorporated community): about 87 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Greenview (unincorporated community): about 73 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Mount Hebron (unincorporated community): about 73 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Tennant (unincorporated community): about 71 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Carrick (unincorporated community): about 10 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Edgewood (unincorporated community): about 0 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

California benefits

Qualifying California veterans rated or compensated at 100 percent receive an annually adjusted basic residence exemption.

California Plan A waives public college system tuition and fees for eligible children of qualifying totally service-connected disabled veterans.

See every California benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

Full appointment checklist

Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Siskiyou County

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Robert Bicego

Attorney · Yreka · CA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 24338

4.3 · 12 reviews

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Scott Lehman

Attorney · Tustin · CA · About 605 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60962

4.4 · 102 reviews · Firm rating

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John Unruh

Attorney · San Francisco · CA · About 268 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 10212

4.5 · 72 reviews · Firm rating

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Andrew McKeown

Attorney · San Diego · CA · About 671 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 38803

5.0 · 1 reviews · Firm rating

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Alyssa Fogle

Attorney · Tustin · CA · About 605 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60520

4.4 · 102 reviews · Firm rating

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