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Heber, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,308 Population 5,075/sq mi density
$75,664 Median Income $21,349 per capita
$284,300 Home Value $387,109 Zillow
$1,015 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
243 Violent Crime/100K 4,119 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$75,664 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$284,300 home value, $1,015/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Heber has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-14 ft (-4 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density5,075/sq mi
Coordinates32.7325°N, 115.5294°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyImperial County County
Nearest AirportCalexico International (CXL)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.5"
93% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.52 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience2.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11,490 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 54 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 44 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 36 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 84 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 96 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 50 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 149 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 54 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 116 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 32 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 56 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 55 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 112 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 32 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 68 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 127 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 33 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 46 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 92 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 14 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 52 km 0
Jul 12, 1999 EF0 97 km 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 14 km 0
May 20, 1997 EF0 90 km 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 14 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 99 km 0
Sep 18, 1985 EF0 95 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 77 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 52 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BORDER 3 (7,958 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 99 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 89 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 87 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 91 km
2012 BANNER 5,371 93 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 71 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 51 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 81 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 84 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 98 km
1999 SHOCKEY 3,522 83 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 99 km
2012 SHOCKEY 2,667 77 km
2007 PINE 2,302 94 km
2011 GREAT 2,261 98 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 98 km
1998 CHARIOT 2,147 97 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 89 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,847 78 km
2004 BORDER 1,680 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 93°F (34°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
September 85°F (29°C) 0.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Wettest

Heber has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 55°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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