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Forbestown, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
327
Population
52/sq mi density
$69,583
Median Income
$23,115 per capita
$195,800
Home Value
$268,614 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
566
Violent Crime/100K
6,178 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Forbestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. The area receives 82.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,748 ft (838 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5276°N, 121.2662°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yuba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 39 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 (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 109 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 9.6 in |
Forbestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (0.1").