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Pine Flat, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
205
Population
205/sq mi density
$58,095
Median Income
$26,417 per capita
$231,600
Home Value
$224,176 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,095 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$231,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Flat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,983 ft (1,214 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8754°N, 118.6438°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 61 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 166 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
Pine Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.1").