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Highgrove, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
7,164
Population
2,225/sq mi density
$109,657
Median Income
$40,390 per capita
$594,400
Home Value
$580,391 Zillow
$1,338
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
1,999 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$109,657 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$594,400 home value, $1,338/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Highgrove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,153 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0106°N, 117.3098°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 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 | 123 km |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 146 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 115 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Highgrove has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.1").