Living in Applegate, summers are intense — Jul highs average 93.1°F, while winters are cool, with Feb lows hovering around 35.5°F. With 3172 heating degree days annually, heating costs are moderate. The area receives 45.7 inches of rainfall per year. Median household income: $62,898. With a 17.0% poverty rate and 67.5% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Nearby cities: Auburn (9mi SW), Grass Valley (16mi N), Loomis (16mi SW). Air quality is Good — avg AQI 43 over the past week.