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Georgetown, CA
Full City Profile · California · El Dorado County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,580
Population
171/sq mi density
$90,381
Median Income
$45,050 per capita
$366,600
Home Value
$405,151 Zillow
$966
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
544
Violent Crime/100K
2,603 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,381 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$366,600 home value, $966/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,728 ft (831 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9114°N, 120.8346°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | El Dorado County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 185 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 187 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in |
Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.2").