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Forest Ranch, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,974
Population
142/sq mi density
$154,212
Median Income
$76,015 per capita
$491,300
Home Value
$359,905 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,962 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$154,212 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$491,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest Ranch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,552 ft (778 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8952°N, 121.6705°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 68 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 174 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
Forest Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.1").