Heber, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
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
7,308 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,664 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$284,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$535 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$819 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.3% 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 1 0 57
Feb 0 0 60
Mar 0 0 65
Apr 0 0 71
May 0 0 79
Jun 0 0 87
Jul 0 0 91
Aug 0 0 91
Sep 0 0 87
Oct 0 0 75
Nov 0 0 64
Dec 0 0 55

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 4%

Schools

Dogwood Elementary
<1 miles, N 4.1 star
Heber Elementary
<1 miles, S 2.3 star
Imperial Pathways Charter
2 miles, NW 1.9 star

Colleges

CET-El Centro
4 miles, N 1.4 star
Imperial Valley College
7 miles, NE 1.4 star
Arizona Western College
60 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

El Centro Regional Medical Center
4 miles, N 2.3 star
Yuma Regional Medical Center
52 miles, SE 3.2 star
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
79 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Palm Springs International Airport
94 miles, N 1.9 star
San Diego International Airport
96 miles, NW 4.1 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
150 miles, NW 2.8 star
Ontario International Airport
150 miles, NW 2.3 star