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Susanville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,992
Population
1,893/sq mi density
$57,607
Median Income
$20,764 per capita
$234,000
Home Value
$233,286 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
1,317
Violent Crime/100K
1,391 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,607 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,317 violent crimes/100K (247% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Susanville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,362 ft (1,330 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4337°N, 120.6283°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lassen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 75 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 152 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 170 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Susanville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.3").