Gold River, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sacramento County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
7,661
Population
2,880/sq mi density
$166,250
Median Income
$88,566 per capita
$682,200
Home Value
$608,415 Zillow
$2,528
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$166,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$682,200 home value, $2,528/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gold River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,880/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6269°N, 121.2492°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sacramento County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 51.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 49.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 15 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.17 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.47 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Gold River has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").