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Mentone, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,487
Population
1,553/sq mi density
$70,466
Median Income
$37,463 per capita
$414,200
Home Value
$509,934 Zillow
$1,390
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
209
Violent Crime/100K
4,036 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,466 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$414,200 home value, $1,390/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mentone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,833 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0606°N, 117.1150°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 7 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 | 141 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 132 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Mentone has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.1").