At a Glance
Violent Crime
375/100K
2,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
63.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Volcano Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Volcano's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Volcano a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Volcano reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,492/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Volcano hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
63.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Volcano has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population183
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans59.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$42,442
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,112M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$389,422
Housing Units54
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property2,492/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,508 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+63.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Volcano was built in 1955.
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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