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Pollock Pines, CA
Full City Profile · California · El Dorado County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,056
Population
703/sq mi density
$74,190
Median Income
$43,080 per capita
$389,500
Home Value
$396,783 Zillow
$1,101
Median Rent
41.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
544
Violent Crime/100K
2,603 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,190 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$389,500 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pollock Pines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 58.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,869 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7576°N, 120.5910°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | El Dorado County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 160 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 173 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 185 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.1 in |
Pollock Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.3").