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Valley Acres, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
437
Population
106/sq mi density
$87,407
Median Income
$40,611 per capita
$223,100
Home Value
$201,442 Zillow
$1,153
Median Rent
13.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,103 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$87,407 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,100 home value, $1,153/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley Acres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 428 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2087°N, 119.4107°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 132 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 137 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Valley Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").