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Hanford, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
59,389
Population
3,312/sq mi density
$73,544
Median Income
$31,281 per capita
$323,600
Home Value
$374,952 Zillow
$1,196
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
449
Violent Crime/100K
2,170 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$73,544 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$323,600 home value, $1,196/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3277°N, 119.6546°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 120 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 155 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 173 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Hanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").