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Rackerby, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
106 Population 36/sq mi density
$51,719 Median Income $28,321 per capita
$387,500 Home Value $352,239 Zillow
$1,338 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
566 Violent Crime/100K 6,178 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,719 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$387,500 home value, $1,338/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rackerby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,182 ft (360 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates39.4261°N, 121.3542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYuba County County
Nearest AirportChico Regional (CIC)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience36.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4,243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 89 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 89 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 76 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 88 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 122 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 125 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 148 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 87 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 123 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 146 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 114 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 109 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 143 km
Jan 19, 2008 31 km NW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.7 142 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 89 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 137 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 138 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 143 km
Nov 15, 1995 9 km SW of Cold Springs, Nevada M4.5 113 km
Jan 19, 2008 34 km WNW of Rancho Tehama Reserve, California M4.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

67 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 30 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 21 km 0
Sep 24, 1986 EF2 82 km 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 81 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 59 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 83 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 66 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 66 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 70 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 41 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 48 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 47 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 73 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 73 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 19 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 68 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 31 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 21 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 12 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 119 km
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 132 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 39 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 40 km
1990 CAMPBELL 128,266 79 km
2014 KING 99,070 89 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 76 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 71 km
1999 GUN 2 61,203 92 km
2019 WALKER 58,747 99 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 48 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 67 km
1994 BARKLEY 44,256 85 km
1988 49R 36,673 24 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 51 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 73 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 36 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 42 km
2008 CUB COMPLEX (CUB) 20,772 86 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 70 km
2012 SIXTEEN COMPLEX 18,191 94 km
2001 STAR 16,846 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 7.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
March 53°F (11°C) 5.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in

Rackerby has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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