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Lindsay, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
12,572
Population
4,320/sq mi density
$50,563
Median Income
$20,586 per capita
$268,400
Home Value
$309,308 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
503
Violent Crime/100K
1,824 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$50,563 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$268,400 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
503 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lindsay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 378 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2091°N, 119.0933°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 71 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 158 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 172 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 177 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Lindsay has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").