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Westside, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
189 Population 85/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $244,236 Zillow
$1,577 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,060 Violent Crime/100K 2,135 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,060 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Westside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation238 ft (73 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates36.4042°N, 120.1343°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyKings County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0459 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.1 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience7.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,648 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 24, 2025.

Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 68 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 148 km
Oct 21, 2012 24 km NE of San Lucas, California M5.3 66 km
Sep 17, 1991 22 km NW of San Simeon, California M5.2 127 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 125 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 60 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 137 km
Apr 23, 1995 22 km NNE of Soledad, California M4.9 98 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 142 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 145 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 62 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 148 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 59 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 118 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 60 km
Sep 28, 2004 12 km SE of Parkfield, California M4.7 69 km
Feb 4, 1991 33 km SE of Big Sur, California M4.7 135 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 147 km
Aug 27, 2011 21 km NE of Soledad, California M4.6 96 km
Mar 17, 2004 9 km WSW of Oak Shores, California M4.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 53 km 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 71 km 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 59 km 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 60 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 20 km 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 81 km 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 62 km 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 46 km 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 50 km 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 55 km 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 47 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 95 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 58 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 63 km 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 80 km 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 43 km 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 69 km 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 26 km 0
Mar 2, 2019 EF0 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 1 146 km
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 163 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 168 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GARZA (48,404 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 GARZA 48,404 52 km
1985 CHERRY 41,654 100 km
2020 MINERAL 29,901 46 km
1993 ORCHARD 22,309 74 km
1996 SKYLINE 21,694 46 km
1985 LOSGATOSIV 20,357 40 km
2024 BOONE 17,701 48 km
1996 MERCY 16,993 80 km
1996 PANOCHE II 14,760 48 km
1984 BONANZA 12,105 81 km
2006 RICO 11,807 64 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 99 km
2017 ELM 2 10,765 44 km
1996 HWY 41 9,537 89 km
1997 UNNAMED 9,396 89 km
2006 THREE ROCKS 9,336 35 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,220 89 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,950 89 km
1985 PONOCHE 2 7,508 67 km
2016 MINERAL 6,852 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Westside has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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