El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA
At a Glance
Median Income
$59,500
$22,612 per capita
Median Rent
$1,657/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
16.4% smoking rate
How El Centro Naval Air Facility Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Centro Naval Air Facility's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Centro Naval Air Facility a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Centro Naval Air Facility residents earn a median household income of $59,500 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,612. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Education
30.2% of adults in El Centro Naval Air Facility hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Centro Naval Air Facility has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.
Data Overview
People
Population497
Median Age22.6 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans34.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,500
Per Capita$22,612
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,657
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$430,863
Housing Units119
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.4%
Premature Death8,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain5.1 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation-47 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute8 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in El Centro Naval Air Facility was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.