Oak View, CA
Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,984
Population
1,755/sq mi density
$109,856
Median Income
$47,084 per capita
$709,300
Home Value
$889,282 Zillow
$2,463
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$109,856 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$709,300 home value, $2,463/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 583 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4030°N, 119.2990°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Ventura County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 15 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 60 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 73 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 143 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 73 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Oak View has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in December to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.0").