Pike, CA
Full City Profile · California · Nevada County County
2.2
/5.0
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Fair
110
Population
25/sq mi density
$1,036,800
Home Value
$342,014 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pike experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. The area receives 82.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,360 ft (1,024 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4278°N, 120.9997°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Nevada County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.3 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 14.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 13.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 12.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 16.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Pike has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.3") and July the driest (0.0").