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Le Grand, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,773
Population
1,555/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$19,620 per capita
$245,200
Home Value
$330,210 Zillow
$864
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
521
Violent Crime/100K
1,944 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$245,200 home value, $864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
521 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Le Grand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 251 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2288°N, 120.2540°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Merced County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 146 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 117 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 126 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 138 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Le Grand has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").