What are the schools like in Volcano, CA?

School district data for Volcano is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Volcano?

The median household income in Volcano, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Volcano, CA?

Volcano has an average high temperature of 54.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.7 inches.

Volcano, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Volcano, CA?

Volcano has a violent crime rate of 354.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1013.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Volcano, CA a Good Place to Live?

Volcano is a small town of 59 in California, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Volcano's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Volcano is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Volcano city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Volcano metro area.

Metric	Volcano, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Volcano's violent crime rate is 354.7 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

354.7 /100k

Property Crime

1013.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Volcano, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Volcano sees average highs of 54.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July, with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation and 3.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Volcano, CA
Average High — January	54.8°F
Average High — July	93.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.7"
Annual Snowfall	3.7"

Demographics

Metric	Volcano, CA	National Avg
Population	59	—
Median Age	61.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	39.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pioneer, CA 2 mi Lockwood CDP (Amador County), CA 3 mi Red Corral, CA 3 mi Pine Grove, CA 4 mi Buckhorn, CA 5 mi

Volcano vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Volcano, CA affordable or expensive?

Volcano has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Volcano, CA?

Volcano's violent crime rate is 354.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1013.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Volcano?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Volcano, CA a good place to live?

Volcano, CA has a population of 59, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Volcano?

Volcano averages 54.8°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches with about 3.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Volcano?

The population of Volcano, California is 59 with a median age of 61.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Volcano?

Key numbers for living in Volcano: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Volcano side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.