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Volcano, CA
Census-designated place in Amador County, California.
Population
177
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
126
ZIP codes
0
Volcano and its ZIP codes
Volcano at a glance
- Volcano is 50% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Volcano, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Amador County. PPP loans are for Volcano.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,556
12,197 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,538 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Volcano, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
30
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
99
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Volcano, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Volcano
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PioneerCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.9 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Red CorralCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 7.5 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4.9 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.9 |
| Amador PinesCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.9 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.6 |
| FiddletownCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4.6 |
| WilseyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 7.7 |
| River PinesCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Rail Road FlatCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 17.4 |
| JacksonCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| Sutter CreekCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Amador CityCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Volcano, CA in?
- Volcano is in Amador County, California.
- What is the population of Volcano, CA?
- About 177 people live in Volcano, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Volcano?
- Nearby places include Pioneer (2 mi), Lockwood (2.5 mi), Red Corral (2.8 mi), Pine Grove (4.3 mi), Buckhorn (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023