El Centro, CA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
2/10
local_airport
Airports
7/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
44,186
332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.6 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$56,093
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6%
88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$291,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$610
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$829
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Imperial County
5
El Centro Metro Area
5
California
5
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Imperial County
6
El Centro Metro Area
6
California
5
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| May | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 53 |
Hazards
Excessive Heat Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.
Liberal (62%) (35%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 25%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 25, CA State Senate District 18, CA Assembly District 36, CASchools
Harding Elementary
<1 miles, S
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2.3
Central Union High
<1 miles, NW
•
2.8
Imperial Valley ROP
<1 miles, NE
Wilson Jr High
<1 miles, NW
•
1.9
Colleges
CET-El Centro
<1 miles, E
•
1.4
Imperial Valley College
4 miles, E
•
1.4
Regional Center for Border Health
51 miles, SE
Arizona Western College
62 miles, SE
•
1.4
Hospitals
El Centro Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, W
•
2.3
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
12 miles, NE
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1.4
Yuma Regional Medical Center
54 miles, SE
•
3.2
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
74 miles, N
•
3.2
Airports
Palm Springs International Airport
90 miles, N
•
1.9
San Diego International Airport
95 miles, W
•
4.1
Ontario International Airport
147 miles, NW
•
2.3
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
147 miles, NW
•
2.8