Palo Verde, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
73 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$20,870 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$56,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$425 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$946 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 3 1 53
Feb 3 1 54
Mar 2 1 58
Apr 1 0 63
May 0 0 70
Jun 0 0 77
Jul 0 0 83
Aug 0 0 83
Sep 0 0 78
Oct 1 0 69
Nov 1 0 59
Dec 2 0 52

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Felix J Appleby Elementary
14 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Twin Palms Continuation
15 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Palo Verde High
15 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Palo Verde College
17 miles, NE • 1 star
Arizona Western College
53 miles, S • 1.4 star
Imperial Valley College
61 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Palo Verde Hospital
15 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Yuma Regional Medical Center
52 miles, S • 3.2 star
La Paz Regional Hospital
55 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Palm Springs International Airport
106 miles, NW • 1.9 star
San Diego International Airport
150 miles, W • 4.1 star
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