Twentynine Palms, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
28,738 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
29.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$238,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$434 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,144 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 2 3 48
Feb 2 4 51
Mar 1 3 56
Apr 1 1 62
May 0 0 70
Jun 0 0 78
Jul 0 0 84
Aug 0 0 83
Sep 0 0 77
Oct 1 0 66
Nov 1 1 55
Dec 1 3 48

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Schools

Oasis Elementary
<1 miles, SW 1.4 star
Twentynine Palms High
<1 miles, W 2.8 star
Twentynine Palms Elementary
2 miles, E 2.3 star
Preschool
2 miles, E

Colleges

Copper Mountain Community College
8 miles, W 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Palm Desert
30 miles, SW 1 star
CET-Coachella
32 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Hi-Desert Medical Center
12 miles, W 3.2 star
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SW 3.2 star
Eisenhower Medical Center
33 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Palm Springs International Airport
34 miles, W 1.9 star
Ontario International Airport
88 miles, W 2.3 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
108 miles, W 2.8 star
San Diego International Airport
117 miles, SW 4.1 star