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Mariposa, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,202
Population
298/sq mi density
$52,661
Median Income
$30,407 per capita
$306,100
Home Value
$386,793 Zillow
$629
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
521
Violent Crime/100K
1,944 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,661 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$306,100 home value, $629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
521 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mariposa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4912°N, 119.9732°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mariposa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 84 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 90 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 100 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Mariposa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").