Freedom, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
3,211
Population
2,842/sq mi density
$139,722
Median Income
$39,276 per capita
$664,200
Home Value
$816,554 Zillow
$1,755
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$139,722 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$664,200 home value, $1,755/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Freedom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9403°N, 121.7952°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Benito County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monterey Regional (MRY) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0408 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 89 km |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 13 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 77 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 105 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Freedom has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 50°F in December to 64°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").