Lost Hills, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,861
Population
335/sq mi density
$42,333
Median Income
$13,361 per capita
$169,900
Home Value
$258,112 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,333 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$169,900 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lost Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 250 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6327°N, 119.6779°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 60.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 27.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 35 |
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
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 135 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Lost Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.0").