Poplar-Cotton Center, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,038
Population
856/sq mi density
$51,893
Median Income
$17,452 per capita
$209,100
Home Value
$323,742 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$51,893 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$209,100 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Poplar-Cotton Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0577°N, 119.1502°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 60.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 27.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 35 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 82 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 175 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 186 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Poplar-Cotton Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.0").