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Lost Hills, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,861
Population
335/sq mi density
$42,333
Median Income
$13,361 per capita
$169,900
Home Value
$260,947 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
412
Violent Crime/100K
2,845 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,333 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$169,900 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 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
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 | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Lost Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").