Fort Dick, CA
Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,349
Population
419/sq mi density
$76,204
Median Income
$33,907 per capita
$287,500
Home Value
$423,928 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,204 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Dick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 419/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8695°N, 124.1672°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Del Norte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | - | 20 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 9.4 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Fort Dick has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 48°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.1") and July the driest (0.3").