Homestead Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,772
Population
82/sq mi density
$39,954
Median Income
$23,380 per capita
$214,800
Home Value
$354,070 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
39.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$39,954 median income, 14.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$214,800 home value, $992/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Homestead Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.8 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m) |
| Area | 33.9 sq mi (87.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2730°N, 116.4145°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Palm Springs International (PSP) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 87.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 144 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Homestead Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").