Terra Bella, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tulare County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,658
Population
757/sq mi density
$62,073
Median Income
$27,456 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$396,143 Zillow
$1,082
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,073 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $1,082/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Terra Bella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 488 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9600°N, 119.0385°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tulare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 71.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 20.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 111 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.4 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 78 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 185 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Terra Bella has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.0").