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Pike, CA

Full City Profile · California · Nevada County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
110 Population 25/sq mi density
$1,036,800 Home Value $342,014 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
1,178 Violent Crime/100K 3,110 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,178 violent crimes/100K (210% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pike experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates39.4278°N, 120.9997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyNevada County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 11.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0473 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2,404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 12, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 135 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 85 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 87 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 54 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 86 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 133 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 92 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 84 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 142 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 93 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 141 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 84 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 79 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 141 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 59 km
Sep 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.5 140 km
Mar 21, 2020 5 km NE of Indian Hills, Nevada M4.5 114 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 83 km
Aug 4, 2016 5 km WNW of Patton Village, California M4.5 105 km
Apr 5, 2024 6 km NW of Belden, CA M4.4 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 50 km 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 90 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF1 82 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 81 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 100 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 96 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 95 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 43 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 60 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 68 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 49 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 98 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 62 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 50 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 35 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 84 km 0
Mar 22, 1983 EF1 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 126 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 161 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH COMPLEX (316,556 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 NORTH COMPLEX 316,556 35 km
2021 CALDOR 226,583 99 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 60 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 98 km
2021 SUGAR 108,368 92 km
2014 KING 99,070 68 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 76 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 51 km
2007 MOONLIGHT 65,718 91 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 82 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 61 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 71 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 72 km
2020 LOYALTON 45,484 82 km
1987 CLARK 39,194 96 km
1988 49R 36,673 27 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 58 km
2020 NORTH 34,120 99 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 48 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 11.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 42°F (5°C) 8.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 7.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 8.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 9.8 in

Pike has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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