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Gridley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,372 Population 3,321/sq mi density
$57,860 Median Income $28,242 per capita
$297,700 Home Value $344,999 Zillow
$1,127 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
438 Violent Crime/100K 3,098 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,860 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$297,700 home value, $1,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gridley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density3,321/sq mi
Coordinates39.3622°N, 121.6971°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYuba County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,468 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 138 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 107 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 106 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 105 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 106 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 95 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 126 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 105 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 118 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 142 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 122 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 138 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 114 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 125 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 108 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 119 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 124 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 109 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 114 km
Sep 25, 2012 3 km N of Talmage, California M4.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

74 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 27 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 21 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 70 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 77 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 60 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 51 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 89 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 42 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 42 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 46 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 35 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 34 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 63 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 47 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 49 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 15 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 42 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 7 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 102 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANCH (427,048 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 RANCH 427,048 93 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 63 km
2020 HENNESSEY 314,241 97 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 44 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 76 km
2015 ROCKY 96,125 82 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 85 km
1996 FORK 83,209 92 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 92 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 94 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 91 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 59 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 82 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 84 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 84 km
1999 SIXTEEN 37,162 83 km
1988 49R 36,673 44 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 67 km
2012 MILL 29,924 80 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Gridley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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