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Searles Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Inyo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
330 sunny days/yr
409
Violent Crime/100K
1,630 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,500 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Searles Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 46°F in December to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").