Caruthers, California
Caruthers is a community of 1,683 people in Fresno County, California.
Why visit Caruthers
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Caruthers
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About Caruthers
Caruthers () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 2,613 at the 2020 census, up from 2,497 at the 2010 census. Caruthers is located 15 miles (24 km) south of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 246 feet (75 m).
From the Wikipedia article Caruthers, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Caruthers Library
Library · 0.8 mi
13382 South Henderson Road, Caruthers
History
The first post office in Caruthers opened in 1891. The name of the town honors W.A. Caruthers, a local farmer. Fresno County Public Library opened a branch in Caruthers in 1911, in the town's hotel. After moving to multiple locations, it occupied its current home in 2003, which is designed to emulate the look of a tank house and barn.
In the United States House of Representatives, Caruthers is in California's 13th congressional district, represented by Democrat Adam Gray as of January 2025.
From the History section of Caruthers, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Caruthers
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 37°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 43°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 46°F | 0.5 in |
| May | 85°F | 53°F | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 58°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 57°F | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 49°F | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lemoore Reeves Nas 74702 (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fresno County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-06: Creek Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Easton 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Fowler 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Laton 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- West Park 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Selma 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Calwa 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Kingsburg 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Fresno 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Lemoore 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Hanford 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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