Needles, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,882 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,876 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$507 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$511 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Bernardino County
5
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Bernardino County
5
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 48
Feb 1 0 51
Mar 1 0 56
Apr 0 0 63
May 0 0 72
Jun 0 0 81
Jul 0 0 87
Aug 1 0 85
Sep 1 0 78
Oct 1 0 67
Nov 1 0 55
Dec 1 0 47

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 25, CA State Senate District 18, CA Assembly District 36, CA
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Schools

Needles High
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Needles Middle
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Vista Colorado Elementary
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Charles of Italy Beauty College
29 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Valley View Medical Center
13 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Havasu Regional Medical Center
28 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

McCarran International Airport
92 miles, N • 4.6 star
Palm Springs International Airport
127 miles, W • 1.9 star
St George Regional Airport
166 miles, NE • 1 star
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