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Orland, CA

Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,252 Population 2,706/sq mi density
$64,531 Median Income $26,078 per capita
$320,700 Home Value $387,285 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 1,745 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,531 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$320,700 home value, $1,092/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Orland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation250 ft (76 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density2,706/sq mi
Coordinates39.7461°N, 122.1855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyGlenn County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0417 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience15.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,391 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 108 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 105 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 134 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 105 km
Nov 26, 1998 7km NW of Redding, CA M5.1 100 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 70 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km NE of Burney, CA M5.0 144 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 106 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 128 km
Apr 18, 2007 15 km N of Potter Valley, California M4.8 85 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 117 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 65 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 112 km
Nov 26, 1998 5km NNW of Redding, CA M4.6 99 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 125 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 113 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 117 km
Sep 25, 2012 3 km N of Talmage, California M4.5 106 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 68 km
Jul 21, 1998 4 km NNW of Redding, California M4.5 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 51 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 24 km 0
May 9, 1980 EF2 43 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 1 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 31 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 21 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 18 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 19 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 93 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 90 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 14 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 25 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 62 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 25 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 54 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 84 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 23, 1978 EF1 48 km 0
Mar 5, 1978 EF1 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 100 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 101 km
Shasta Stratovolcano 4,317 m (14,163 ft) 1250 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AUGUST COMPLEX (1,068,802 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 AUGUST COMPLEX 1,068,802 75 km
2018 RANCH 427,048 73 km
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 91 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 53 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 45 km
2021 MCFARLAND 121,554 86 km
2015 ROCKY 96,125 96 km
2008 YOLLA BOLLY COMPLEX (IRON) 94,888 78 km
1996 FORK 83,209 77 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 93 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 58 km
2020 ZOGG 56,941 84 km
1987 MENDENHALL 54,162 77 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 64 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 83 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 55 km
2012 NORTH PASS 43,689 75 km
2017 REDWOOD VALLEY INCIDENT 36,545 99 km
2008 SHU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (MOON) 36,514 98 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 4.4 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest

Orland has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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