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Jackson, CA
Full City Profile · California · Amador County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,061
Population
1,414/sq mi density
$75,051
Median Income
$40,299 per capita
$432,600
Home Value
$426,738 Zillow
$1,397
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
625
Violent Crime/100K
2,773 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,051 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$432,600 home value, $1,397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,196 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3485°N, 120.7728°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Amador County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 157 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 164 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 172 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.2").