At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$20,185 per capita
Median Rent
$719/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
3,301/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
51.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ehrenberg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ehrenberg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ehrenberg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ehrenberg residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,185. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 51.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Ehrenberg reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,301/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Ehrenberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ehrenberg has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population946
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$20,185
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty51.1%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$719
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$312,167
Housing Units851
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property3,301/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation405 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ehrenberg was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.