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Penn Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,197
Population
565/sq mi density
$62,966
Median Income
$41,127 per capita
$530,100
Home Value
$506,170 Zillow
$1,608
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
853
Violent Crime/100K
5,291 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,966 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$530,100 home value, $1,608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
853 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Penn Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 565/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1953°N, 121.1942°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yuba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.5 in |
Penn Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.1").