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Town in California, United States

Mammoth Lakes

$798kMedian Home
345Days with 5+ hrs sun
53°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation8kCenter elevation7,881 ft
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Mammoth Lakes is the only incorporated town in Mono County, California, United States. It is located immediately to the east of Mammoth Mountain, at an elevation of 7,880 feet (2,400 m). As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 7,191, reflecting a 12.7% decrease from the 2010 Census.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Most rain falls in winter. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches. Humidity still leans higher in the cool season.

Long winterWinter rain15+ inches annual snow
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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Mammoth Lakes, California
Latitude37.65°
Longitude-118.97°
Population8k
Center elevation7,881 ft

State Context

CaliforniaU.S. state

California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.00% - 14.40%Avg sales tax: 8.85%Property tax: 0.69%Official school data available

About the Region

California

California includes coastal metropolitan areas, the Central Valley, mountain communities, and desert cities. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are major urban examples, but neither represents the full range of places within the state.

Coastal influence, elevation, and inland location can produce very different temperature and rainfall patterns. Housing costs, transport, and access to services vary between cities and neighborhoods. Use the city’s own figures rather than treating statewide conditions as a local forecast or budget.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age38 yrs
College Educated27%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home11%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$798k
Median home price
Household Income
$81k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
68
Walk Score at mapped location
68 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

37.64850, -118.97250 · Updated 2026-08-27

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School Rating
5.8/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
345
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

95% of the year
Avg High Temp
53°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Mixed humidity
39% warm season / 61% cool season
Comfort Score
33/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
44°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
28"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
177"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
48
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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big seasonal humidity swing
Summer 41% · Winter 59% · Jul-Mar 37-66%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
moderate
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
13 days
per year with AQI > 100
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