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Jacumba, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
880
Population
144/sq mi density
$51,044
Median Income
$22,673 per capita
$349,400
Home Value
$330,194 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
4,813 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$51,044 median income, 10.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$349,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,226 ft (983 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6365°N, 116.1907°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Diego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Calexico International (CXL) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.07 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.50 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 82 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Jacumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in December to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.1").