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East Foothills, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Clara County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,630 Population 4,052/sq mi density
$188,558 Median Income $68,326 per capita
$1,214,000 Home Value $1,435,993 Zillow
$3,247 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
321 Violent Crime/100K 2,434 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$188,558 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$1,214,000 home value, $3,247/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
East Foothills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation470 ft (143 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density4,052/sq mi
Coordinates37.3826°N, 121.8137°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySanta Clara County County
Nearest AirportNorman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0372 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.16 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.39 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 102 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 52 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 147 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 77 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 49 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 51 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 102 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 123 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 52 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 58 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 50 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 53 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 9 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 14 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 105 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 97 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 47 km
Sep 19, 2023 15 km SW of Westley, CA M4.5 46 km
Jan 12, 2011 9 km SSE of San Juan Bautista, California M4.5 74 km
Aug 3, 2006 5 km W of Glen Ellen, California M4.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 19 km 0
Mar 11, 1985 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 78 km 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 27 km 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 42 km 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 90 km 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 59 km 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 78 km 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 61 km 0
Dec 20, 2001 EF1 46 km 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 27 km 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 95 km 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 87 km 0
Dec 6, 1992 EF1 93 km 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 12 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 91 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 85 km 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 84 km 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 79 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis 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 43 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 39 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m 45 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m 70 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 30 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 44 km
2007 LICK 47,424 39 km
2006 CANYON 36,851 42 km
2003 ANNIE 17,383 53 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 42 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 37 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 28 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 49 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 46 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 42 km
2005 TESLA 6,638 38 km
2003 DEL PUERTO 6,441 37 km
2006 MIDWAY 6,243 42 km
2020 CREWS 5,802 52 km
1993 PGE 4 5,594 100 km
2003 DEVIL 4,975 25 km
2003 JUMP 4,817 26 km
2016 LOMA 4,380 30 km
2008 SUMMIT 3,642 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest

East Foothills has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in December to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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