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Buena Vista, CA
Full City Profile · California · Amador County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
624
Population
369/sq mi density
$88,664
Median Income
$37,767 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$457,359 Zillow
$1,432
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
89
Violent Crime/100K
886 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,664 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $1,432/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Buena Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 370 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 369/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2975°N, 120.9174°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Amador County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 123 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 168 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 174 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").