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Bend, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
537 Population 185/sq mi density
$451,500 Home Value $306,935 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
915 Violent Crime/100K 6,460 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
915 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation334 ft (102 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates40.2551°N, 122.2109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyTehama County County
Nearest AirportRedding Regional (RDD)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0476 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.9 / 100
Community Resilience27.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2,079 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 98 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 94 km
Apr 30, 2008 3 km NNW of Burnt Ranch, California M5.4 126 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 144 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 95 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 45 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 115 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 95 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 97 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 117 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 43 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 43 km
Sep 25, 2012 3 km N of Talmage, California M4.5 146 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 45 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 48 km
Aug 28, 2016 8 km ESE of Mad River, California M4.5 103 km
Mar 9, 1992 8 km SE of Hyampom, California M4.4 105 km
May 10, 2005 10 km NW of Burney, California M4.4 86 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 81 km
Mar 27, 1997 14km SW of Manton, CA M4.4 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 39 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 14 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 56 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 59 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 77 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 75 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 75 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 82 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 71 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 81 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 98 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 74 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF1 27 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 53 km 0
Apr 25, 2021 EF0 49 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 37 km 0
Jan 4, 2021 EF0 34 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 65 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 128 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 151 km
Medicine Lake Shield 2,412 m (7,913 ft) 1060 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AUGUST COMPLEX (1,068,802 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 AUGUST COMPLEX 1,068,802 78 km
2018 CARR 233,710 61 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 79 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 41 km
2021 MCFARLAND 121,554 60 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 68 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 88 km
2018 DELTA 63,732 86 km
1992 FOUNTAIN 62,340 72 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 36 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 39 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 79 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 83 km
2012 BAGLEY 47,731 87 km
2018 HIRZ 46,700 81 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 42 km
2012 NORTH PASS 43,689 82 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) 36,514 50 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 87 km
2008 IRON AND ALPS COMPLEXES (EAGLE) 32,397 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in Coldest

Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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