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Challenge-Brownsville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
792
Population
82/sq mi density
$99,511
Median Income
$40,197 per capita
$338,900
Home Value
$268,614 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
566
Violent Crime/100K
6,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,511 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$338,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Challenge-Brownsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,528 ft (771 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4646°N, 121.2633°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yuba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 116 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
Challenge-Brownsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.1").