Sanger, CA
Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,515
Population
4,263/sq mi density
$74,428
Median Income
$26,044 per capita
$346,000
Home Value
$413,410 Zillow
$1,131
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
484
Violent Crime/100K
1,101 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$74,428 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$346,000 home value, $1,131/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
484 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 365 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6990°N, 119.5575°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Fresno County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 67.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 19.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 79 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | 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 | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 114 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 117 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 132 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 152 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Sanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.0").