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Elizabeth Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,677
Population
270/sq mi density
$102,333
Median Income
$46,333 per capita
$381,500
Home Value
$420,334 Zillow
$1,833
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
556
Violent Crime/100K
2,285 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$102,333 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$381,500 home value, $1,833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
556 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabeth Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,385 ft (1,032 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6565°N, 118.3798°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.32 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
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 | 148 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 74 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 51 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Elizabeth Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").