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Tahoma, CA
Full City Profile · California · Placer County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
969
Population
374/sq mi density
$89,531
Median Income
$53,770 per capita
$882,700
Home Value
$903,021 Zillow
$1,745
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
524
Violent Crime/100K
2,414 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$89,531 median income, 3.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$882,700 home value, $1,745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tahoma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,627 ft (2,020 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0582°N, 120.1421°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Placer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 152 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 170 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 186 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
Tahoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.4").