Searles Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Inyo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,698
Population
162/sq mi density
$65,625
Median Income
$28,057 per capita
$68,500
Home Value
$265,453 Zillow
$809
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,500 home value, $809/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Searles Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,863 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7700°N, 117.3967°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Inyo County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Bernardino International (SBD) 116 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 24.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 30 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0413 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.26 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 106 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Searles Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 47°F in December to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").