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California City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
14,821
Population
73/sq mi density
$55,271
Median Income
$23,266 per capita
$239,600
Home Value
$272,890 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
39.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
580
Violent Crime/100K
1,962 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$55,271 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$239,600 home value, $1,016/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
580 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
California City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1466°N, 117.8693°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | 143 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 120 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
California City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").