Parksdale, California
Parksdale is a community of 2,885 people in Madera County, California.
Why visit Parksdale
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fresno River Viaduct, Madera Community College and Madera County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; December lows average 36°F.
Weather in Parksdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Parksdale
Parksdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madera County, California, United States. It is part of the Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,234 at the 2020 census, up from 2,621 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Parksdale, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fresno River Viaduct
Bridge · 2.6 mi
California High-Speed Rail crossing of the Fresno River
Madera Community College
School · 2.0 mi
Community college in Madera, California, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Madera County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic government building in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare1
Map of Parksdale
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 38°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 64°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Madera (1 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
Madera County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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
Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Madera 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Biola 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Fairmead 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Kerman 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Fresno 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Chowchilla 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Clovis 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Calwa 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Mendota 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Easton 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Madera County Courthouse June 2006, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fresno River Viaduct construction 2017, California High-Speed Rail Authority, Public domain
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