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Parksdale, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
2,980
Population
1,713/sq mi density
$55,395
Median Income
$17,215 per capita
$259,600
Home Value
$418,660 Zillow
$1,355
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
654
Violent Crime/100K
2,655 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,395 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$259,600 home value, $1,355/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
654 violent crimes/100K (72% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Parksdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 277 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9465°N, 120.0212°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 20 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 116 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 130 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 146 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Parksdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").