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Wasco, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,222
Population
2,793/sq mi density
$55,521
Median Income
$17,760 per capita
$251,900
Home Value
$312,972 Zillow
$991
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
526
Violent Crime/100K
1,863 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,521 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$251,900 home value, $991/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
526 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wasco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 307 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5938°N, 119.3671°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 75 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
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Wasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").