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El Rio, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
6,343
Population
3,140/sq mi density
$83,233
Median Income
$30,101 per capita
$639,600
Home Value
$755,254 Zillow
$2,122
Median Rent
45.7% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
433
Violent Crime/100K
3,126 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$83,233 median income, 7.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$639,600 home value, $2,122/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
433 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
El Rio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2454°N, 119.1568°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 69 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 53 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 57 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
El Rio has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").