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Lytle Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
588
Population
98/sq mi density
$74,000
Median Income
$39,701 per capita
$483,600
Home Value
$384,854 Zillow
$1,841
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
164
Violent Crime/100K
2,124 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 7.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$483,600 home value, $1,841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lytle Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 61.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,053 ft (1,235 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2499°N, 117.5044°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ontario International (ONT) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 18.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively 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: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 95 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Lytle Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.1").