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Ridgecrest, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
28,138
Population
1,349/sq mi density
$88,107
Median Income
$40,173 per capita
$235,800
Home Value
$265,453 Zillow
$1,178
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
488
Violent Crime/100K
1,378 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$88,107 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,800 home value, $1,178/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgecrest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6285°N, 117.6640°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 106 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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 100 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Ridgecrest has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 45°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").