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Bloomington, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,324 Population 4,007/sq mi density
$81,220 Median Income $24,296 per capita
$443,300 Home Value $562,301 Zillow
$1,555 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 2,101 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,220 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$443,300 home value, $1,555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bloomington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,058 ft (322 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density4,007/sq mi
Coordinates34.0601°N, 117.4012°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOrange County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0440 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)18.4 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.35 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13,575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 90 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 121 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 106 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 55 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 101 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 103 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 59 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 92 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 123 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 100 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 92 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 142 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 39 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 123 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 52 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 29 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 90 km
Jul 5, 1992 21km SW of Ludlow, California M5.4 115 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 112 km
Jun 28, 1992 26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA M5.4 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

129 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 24 km 0
Mar 1, 1983 EF2 90 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 97 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 66 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 66 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 67 km 0
Jan 19, 2010 EF1 77 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 81 km 0
Feb 19, 2005 EF1 68 km 0
Jan 9, 1998 EF1 78 km 0
Dec 21, 1997 EF1 70 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 57 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 65 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 63 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 54 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 115 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 106 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 74 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 57 km
2003 OLD 90,180 23 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 72 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 42 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 16 km
2007 POOMACHA 47,496 96 km
2016 SAND 41,561 95 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 53 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 38 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 31 km
2008 YELLOW 33,232 75 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 49 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 60 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 36 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 65 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 80 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 45 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 42 km
2020 INDIA 24,193 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in

Bloomington has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 54°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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