Johnstonville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
967
Population
113/sq mi density
$98,188
Median Income
$40,422 per capita
$278,900
Home Value
$233,286 Zillow
$1,335
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$98,188 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,900 home value, $1,335/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnstonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 109.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,160 ft (1,268 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3802°N, 120.5861°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lassen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 79 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 159 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Johnstonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.1").