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Dobbins, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
511 Population 66/sq mi density
$51,827 Median Income $32,185 per capita
$411,100 Home Value $371,906 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,178 Violent Crime/100K 3,110 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,827 median income, 0.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$411,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,178 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dobbins 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 Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,746 ft (532 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates39.3566°N, 121.2104°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYuba County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

3,858 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 M6.1 147 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 94 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 95 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 72 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 94 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 145 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 111 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 137 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 92 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 112 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 101 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 96 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 78 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 145 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 146 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 103 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 130 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 123 km
Sep 19, 1992 7 km NW of Cobb, California M4.5 147 km
Jun 3, 2023 2km NW of The Geysers, CA M4.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 36 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 76 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 94 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 73 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 73 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 84 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 80 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 80 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 36 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 49 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 41 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 87 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 87 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 33 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 81 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 44 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 36 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 15 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 129 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH COMPLEX (316,556 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 42 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 53 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 93 km
2014 KING 99,070 75 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 82 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 57 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 98 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 59 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 75 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 91 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 97 km
1988 49R 36,673 13 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 59 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 59 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 41 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 56 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 89 km
2008 CUB COMPLEX (CUB) 20,772 96 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 55 km
2001 STAR 16,846 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Dobbins 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").

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