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Wofford Heights, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,209
Population
345/sq mi density
$40,168
Median Income
$36,040 per capita
$196,600
Home Value
$224,176 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
392
Violent Crime/100K
2,377 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,168 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wofford Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,177 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7150°N, 118.4727°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 101 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 73 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Wofford Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.1").