Yankee Hill, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
384
Population
64/sq mi density
$76,875
Median Income
$34,822 per capita
$592,400
Home Value
$328,211 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$592,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Yankee Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,874 ft (571 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7007°N, 121.5147°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 88 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 10.2 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 10.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Yankee Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and July the driest (0.0").