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North Fork, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,914
Population
90/sq mi density
$68,304
Median Income
$32,542 per capita
$331,500
Home Value
$386,259 Zillow
$1,350
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
214
Violent Crime/100K
3,043 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,304 median income, 8.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$331,500 home value, $1,350/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North Fork 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 48.
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 | 3,144 ft (958 m) |
| Area | 32.2 sq mi (83.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2346°N, 119.5210°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 62 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 77 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 96 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in |
North Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.1").