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El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
497 Population 119/sq mi density
$59,500 Median Income $22,612 per capita
$1,657 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
30 Violent Crime/100K 278 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher

El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,500
21% below
$22,612 per capita
Median Rent
$1,657/mo
42% above
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
92% below
278/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
10% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
79%
Rent
142%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is El Centro Naval Air Facility a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.8% (6% 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.

Safety & Crime

El Centro Naval Air Facility reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 278/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population497
Median Age22.6 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans95.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,500
Per Capita$22,612
Unemployment3.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent30/100K
Property278/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.4%
Premature Death8,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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
Broadband94.0%
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.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.