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Cartago, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tulare County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
75
Population
64/sq mi density
$78,095
Median Income
$37,928 per capita
$1,571
Median Rent
20.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
409
Violent Crime/100K
1,630 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,095 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cartago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,674 ft (1,120 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3052°N, 118.0272°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tulare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 99 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.4 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 27 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 95 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 172 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Cartago has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.3").