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Cameron Park, CA

Full City Profile · California · Amador County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
17,283 Population 1,539/sq mi density
$97,786 Median Income $55,223 per capita
$641,100 Home Value $655,436 Zillow
$1,795 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,780 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,786 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$641,100 home value, $1,795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,210 ft (369 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²)
Population Density1,539/sq mi
Coordinates38.6740°N, 120.9883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyAmador County County
Nearest AirportSacramento International (SMF)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0404 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience35.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

3,161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 117 km
Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 126 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 131 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 130 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 131 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 112 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 130 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 128 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 118 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 106 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 116 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 131 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 105 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 118 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 144 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 105 km
Jul 8, 2021 29km ENE of Dardanelle, CA M4.6 127 km
Dec 12, 1996 4 km SSW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.6 124 km
Jul 9, 2021 30km SE of Markleeville, CA M4.6 128 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 40 km 0
Mar 11, 2023 EF1 92 km 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 69 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 12 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 70 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 65 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 42 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 100 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 79 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 16 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF1 32 km 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 83 km 0
Jan 14, 2023 EF0 42 km 0
Nov 8, 2022 EF0 48 km 0
Nov 18, 2020 EF0 5 km 0
May 18, 2020 EF0 31 km 0
Sep 28, 2019 EF0 67 km 0
Feb 2, 2019 EF0 71 km 0
Mar 21, 2018 EF0 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 30 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 158 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 187 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALDOR (226,583 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 CALDOR 226,583 61 km
2014 KING 99,070 48 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 48 km
2015 BUTTE 72,894 57 km
1988 49R 36,673 66 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 100 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 62 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 51 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 68 km
1992 GULCH 18,019 71 km
2004 POWER 17,266 65 km
2001 STAR 16,846 64 km
2017 CASCADE 16,155 83 km
2001 DARBY 14,734 80 km
2006 ZAM ASSIST 14,404 80 km
2018 WAVERLY 12,238 76 km
1996 SCOTT 8,828 13 km
1987 INDIAN 8,803 98 km
2015 WRAGG 8,455 96 km
2004 FREDS 8,147 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in Coldest

Cameron Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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