Smartsville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
198 Population 275/sq mi density
$78,664 Median Income $30,254 per capita
$425,500 Home Value $455,601 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,664 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$425,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Smartsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation868 ft (265 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates39.2053°N, 121.2929°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYuba County County
Nearest AirportSacramento International (SMF)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.78"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

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

4,711 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 148 km
Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 141 km
May 24, 2013 2 km NNE of Canyondam, California M5.7 112 km
May 11, 2023 Lake Almanor Earthquake M5.5 112 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 89 km
May 12, 2023 4km NW of Canyondam, CA M5.2 111 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 145 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 122 km
Aug 10, 2016 20 km NNE of Upper Lake, California M5.1 131 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 134 km
May 24, 2013 1km NNW of Canyondam, CA M4.9 110 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 123 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 108 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 138 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 104 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 138 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 133 km
May 7, 2021 19km NW of Truckee, CA M4.7 89 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 148 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2011 EF2 52 km 0
Feb 10, 1994 EF2 42 km 0
Feb 7, 1978 EF2 58 km 0
May 19, 1953 EF2 97 km 0
Dec 19, 2023 EF1 81 km 0
Dec 24, 2015 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 81 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 80 km 0
Mar 26, 2014 EF1 85 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 25 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 33 km 0
Oct 22, 2012 EF1 25 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 88 km 0
May 25, 2011 EF1 86 km 0
Jan 8, 2005 EF1 36 km 0
Apr 17, 1993 EF1 81 km 0
Jan 7, 1993 EF1 44 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 42 km 0
Dec 17, 1992 EF1 15 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF1 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 130 km
Lassen Volcanic Center Stratovolcano 3,187 m (10,456 ft) 1917 144 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 60 km
2018 CAMP 153,687 65 km
2014 KING 99,070 72 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 95 km
2012 CHIPS 79,978 99 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 55 km
2008 BTU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (LONG BRANCH-JACK) 52,091 73 km
2000 STORRIE 49,588 91 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 98 km
1999 SIXTEEN 37,162 100 km
1988 49R 36,673 9 km
1999 MHRD COMPLEX (BUCKS) 34,459 76 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 61 km
2008 CANYON COMPLEX (SCOTCH) 26,418 58 km
2008 HUMBOLDT 23,769 65 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 85 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 60 km
2012 SIXTEEN COMPLEX 18,191 90 km
2001 STAR 16,846 70 km
1999 MUSTY 16,846 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
February 51°F (10°C) 6.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest

Smartsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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