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Hesperia, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
100,141 Population 1,378/sq mi density
$68,971 Median Income $25,683 per capita
$366,800 Home Value $455,692 Zillow
$1,566 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 340 sunny days/yr
482 Violent Crime/100K 1,735 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$68,971 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$366,800 home value, $1,566/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
482 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hesperia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,353 ft (1,022 m)
Area73.2 sq mi (189.6 km²)
Population Density1,378/sq mi
Coordinates34.3970°N, 117.3152°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLos Angeles County County
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino International (SBD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.32 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.32 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score100.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14,602 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake M7.3 84 km
Oct 16, 1999 The 1999 Hector Mine, California Earthquake M7.1 99 km
Jan 17, 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake M6.7 114 km
Jul 4, 2019 Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence M6.4 147 km
Jun 28, 1992 The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake M6.3 50 km
Apr 23, 1992 The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake M6.1 104 km
Jan 17, 1994 1km ENE of Granada Hills, California M5.9 109 km
Jun 28, 1991 The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake M5.8 64 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km WSW of Ludlow, CA M5.8 99 km
Jun 28, 1992 3km NE of Yucca Valley, California M5.8 89 km
Jun 28, 1992 2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California M5.7 96 km
Jun 29, 1992 3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California M5.7 90 km
Jul 11, 1992 12km NW of California City, California M5.7 114 km
Oct 16, 1999 7km ENE of Running Springs, CA M5.6 31 km
Jan 17, 1994 7km NNE of Simi Valley, California M5.6 127 km
Jun 28, 1992 11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California M5.5 50 km
Jun 4, 2020 17km S of Searles Valley, CA M5.5 136 km
Feb 28, 1990 The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake M5.5 45 km
Jun 28, 1992 0km E of Yucca Valley, CA M5.5 88 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

89 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 14 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2008 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 7, 1982 EF2 89 km 0
Nov 7, 1966 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 25, 1954 EF2 28 km 0
Mar 22, 2023 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 4, 2008 EF1 67 km 0
Nov 11, 1997 EF1 92 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 26 km 0
May 18, 1997 EF1 27 km 0
May 11, 1997 EF1 17 km 0
Dec 22, 1996 EF1 72 km 0
Jan 14, 1993 EF1 82 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 84 km 0
Dec 7, 1992 EF1 96 km 0
Mar 20, 1992 EF1 86 km 0
Mar 16, 1986 EF1 84 km 0
Nov 9, 1982 EF1 97 km 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF1 80 km 0
Jan 31, 1979 EF1 89 km 0
Mar 16, 1977 EF1 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 3.1 m 1 129 km
1994 WEST COAST, USA Earthquake 0.1 m 57 114 km
1855 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATION (165,368 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 STATION 165,368 76 km
2020 BOBCAT 115,728 58 km
2003 OLD 90,180 17 km
2006 MILLARD 86,585 71 km
1999 WILLOW 63,525 20 km
2003 GRAND PRIX 50,799 28 km
2016 SAND 41,561 95 km
2006 ESPERANZA 40,566 72 km
2002 WILLIAMS 37,505 48 km
2016 BLUE CUT 36,856 19 km
2020 APPLE 32,374 58 km
2015 LAKE 30,421 58 km
2008 FREEWAY COMPLEX 29,350 67 km
2022 FAIRVIEW 28,680 90 km
2013 MOUNTAIN 28,202 97 km
2007 SANTIAGO 27,605 82 km
1998 EDNA 27,561 63 km
1993 CALIFORNIA 23,899 89 km
2018 HOLY 22,845 78 km
2020 EL DORADO 22,300 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Wettest
March 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in

Hesperia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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