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Lake Wildwood, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,967 Population 1,623/sq mi density
$87,552 Median Income $42,709 per capita
$495,100 Home Value $506,170 Zillow
$2,443 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
853 Violent Crime/100K 5,291 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,552 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$495,100 home value, $2,443/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
853 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Wildwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,449 ft (442 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density1,623/sq mi
Coordinates39.2332°N, 121.1977°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYuba County County
Nearest AirportSacramento International (SMF)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,710 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 141 km
Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 149 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 107 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 108 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 81 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 107 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 139 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 113 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 139 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 142 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 147 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 106 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 99 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 147 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 145 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 114 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 95 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 147 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 146 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 55 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 45 km 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 63 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 84 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 59 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 86 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 90 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 86 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 33 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 23 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 42 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 92 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 93 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 40 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 87 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 50 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 45 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 18 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 62 km 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF1 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 139 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH COMPLEX (316,556 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 55 km
2021 CALDOR 226,583 97 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 65 km
2014 KING 99,070 66 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 96 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 49 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 72 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 89 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 96 km
1988 49R 36,673 1 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 73 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 54 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 54 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 67 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 80 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 52 km
2012 SIXTEEN COMPLEX 18,191 99 km
2001 STAR 16,846 63 km
1999 MUSTY 16,846 82 km
2017 CASCADE 16,155 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 7.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 6.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 6.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 6.5 in

Lake Wildwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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