El Rio, CA

California · Ventura County · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Metro

El Rio is a small city in California with a population of 6,343. Residents earn $83,233 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

6,343 Population 3,140/sq mi density

$83,233 Median Income $30,101 per capita

$639,600 Home Value $755,254 Zillow

$2,122 Median Rent 45.7% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

433 Violent Crime/100K 3,126 property/100K

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$83,233 median income, 7.0% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$639,600 home value, $2,122/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

433 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $83,233

11% higher than US avg

Home Value $639,600

127% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 433/100K

14% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.9%

68% lower than US avg

Median Rent $2,122

82% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.7%

4% lower than US avg

Unemployment 7.0%

94% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 21.8%

76% higher than US avg

How El Rio Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,343

Median Age38.7 yrs

Density3,140/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 48%

Veterans2.8%

Economy

Median Income$83,233

Per Capita$30,101

Unemployment7.0%

Poverty21.8%

County GDP$69,606M

Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$639,600

Rent$2,122

Ownership57.0%

Zillow$755,254

Housing Units1,781

Rent Burden45.7%

Crime

Violent433/100K

Property3,126/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%

Uninsured22.6%

Smoking12.5%

Depression19.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain14.7 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation102 ft (31 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.9%

High School+68.2%

Graduate+2.2%

School Score4.84

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%

Commute25 min

Broadband89.2%

EV Stations50

Libraries24

Is El Rio a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Rio receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. El Rio has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Rio is $83,233, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 21.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in El Rio is $639,600, making it a premium housing market at 127% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,122 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 433 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,126 per 100,000, 59% above the national average.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

El Rio enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

El Rio has a population of 6,343 with a density of 3,140 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 38.7 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (47.7%), with 5.8% Hispanic, 1.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 44.9% of residents, while 55.1% speak Spanish. 2.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 11.3% of residents have a disability. 86.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

6,343

Total Population

3,140

People / sq mi

38.7yrs

Median Age

1% below US avg

2.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%

Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

El Rio vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 44.9%

43% below US avg

Spanish 55.1%

311% above US avg

Social Characteristics

El Rio vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Rio is $83,233, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,101 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,356. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 8.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: El Rio vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$83,233
	11% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$30,101
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,356
IRS Avg AGI	$102,674
Gini Index	0.450 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	7.0%
	94% above US avg
Poverty Rate	21.8%
	76% above US avg
Establishments (County)	31,435
County GDP	$69,606M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,758
Healthcare	3,115
Retail	2,556
Manufacturing	867

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,383
	140% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.7 min
Drive Alone	81.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in El Rio is $639,600, 127% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $755,254, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 102.3% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $2,122 (82% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 57.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,781 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1955. The average annual property tax is $8,383 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 45.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$639,600
	127% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$755,254

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft	$593
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	102.3%
Price Drops	0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,122
	82% above US avg
Rent Burden	45.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,513
1 Bedroom	$1,647
2 Bedrooms	$2,053
3 Bedrooms	$2,752
4 Bedrooms	$3,165

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	57.0%
Owner-Occupied	57.0%
Renter-Occupied	43.0%
Housing Units	1,781
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,383
	140% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.31%

In El Rio, 30.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 13.9% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). 29.5% have high blood pressure. 12.5% are current smokers. 15.6% report binge drinking. 33.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 19.7% report depression. 18.1% experience frequent mental distress. 22.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,230. The dentist ratio is 1:1,022. 97.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: El Rio vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.7%
	4% below US avg
Diabetes	13.9%
High Blood Pressure	29.5%
Asthma	9.3%
COPD	4.9%
Cancer	4.7%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.5%
	11% below US avg
Binge Drinking	15.6%
Physical Inactivity	33.5%
Depression	19.7%
Mental Distress	18.1%
Physical Distress	16.3%
Short Sleep	36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	86.9%
Uninsured	22.6%
	163% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,230
Dentists	1:1,022
Mental Health	1:205
Checkup Rate	69.5%
Dental Visits	53.0%
Premature Death	5,626/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.0/10
Exercise Access	97.7%
Healthcare Facilities	3,115

El Rio has a violent crime rate of 433 per 100,000 residents, 14% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,126 per 100,000, 59% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 51 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 637 federally declared disasters. Overall, El Rio receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: El Rio vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	433.0/100K
	14% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,126.0/100K
	59% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	51
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	637

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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El Rio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	102 ft (31 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	3,140/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2454°N, 119.1568°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Ventura County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"

61% below US avg

Wettest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0444 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	7.5 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.8 / 100
Community Resilience	33.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	57 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	61 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	107 km
Jul 11, 1992	12km NW of California City, California	M5.7	146 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	43 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	135 km
Apr 5, 2018	31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA	M5.3	71 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	63 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	45 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	96 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	51 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	101 km
Mar 29, 2014	2km NW of Brea, CA	M5.1	120 km
Aug 20, 2023	7 km SE of Ojai, CA	M5.1	18 km
Jan 19, 1994	10km SSW of Valencia, California	M5.1	52 km
Apr 26, 1997	12km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	47 km
Jan 29, 1994	6km NNE of Chatsworth, California	M5.1	54 km
Jan 19, 1994	8km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	44 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	136 km
Jun 26, 1995	11km SW of Valencia, California	M5.0	48 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 46 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 1, 1983	EF2	78 km	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	65 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	88 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	88 km	0
Mar 22, 2023	EF1	99 km	0
Mar 20, 1992	EF1	91 km	0
Oct 1, 1983	EF1	83 km	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	50 km	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF1	99 km	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	73 km	0
Jan 3, 1977	EF1	64 km	0
Nov 9, 1964	EF1	76 km	0
May 14, 1962	EF1	89 km	0
Jan 18, 1955	EF1	82 km	0
May 4, 2023	EF0	96 km	0
May 4, 2023	EF0	92 km	0
Mar 21, 2023	EF0	40 km	0
Dec 25, 2019	EF0	9 km	0
Dec 12, 2014	EF0	85 km	0
Jan 21, 2010	EF0	4 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1812	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.4 m	1	69 km
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	53 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	57 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	99 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 ac, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2017	THOMAS	281,982	27 km
2007	ZACA	241,846	68 km
2009	STATION	165,368	94 km
2006	DAY	159,713	45 km
1985	WHEELER 2	126,854	35 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	35 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	33 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	38 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	19 km
1993	MARRE	44,309	91 km
2016	SAND	41,561	76 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	72 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	22 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	50 km
2016	REY	33,323	64 km
2013	POWERHOUSE	32,329	80 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	73 km
1993	STECKEL	26,202	15 km
2005	TOPANGA	24,133	43 km
1997	HOPPER	24,072	40 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in
February	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
March	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.0 in
July	69°F (20°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
September	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in
October	65°F (19°C)	0.3 in
November	60°F (15°C)	1.8 in
December	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in	Coldest

El Rio has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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El Rio is located in Ventura County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 68.2% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 56.1% of the vote, a 15.1-point margin. 89.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 50 EV charging stations. There are 24 public libraries serving the community. 3,115 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41%

D 56.1%

Winner: Democrat by 15.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	51
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	637

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.9%
	68% below US avg
High School+	68.2%
Graduate Degree+	2.2%
School Test Score	4.84

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	3,140/sq mi
Total Area	2.0 sq mi
County	Ventura County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.2%
Avg Download Speed	130.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	15.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	50
Alt Fuel Stations	62
Public Libraries	24
Healthcare Facilities	3,115
Restaurants	1,758
Retail Stores	2,556

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.7 min
Drive Alone	81.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	8.8%

Average costs for common services in El Rio. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166–$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221–$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111–$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886–$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83–$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166–$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28–$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55–$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166–$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443–$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111–$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66–$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55–$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166–$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428–$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443–$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089–$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554–$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535–$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214–$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886–$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221–$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107–$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17–$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33–$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83–$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17–$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28–$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55–$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32–$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77–$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77–$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32–$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43–$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66–$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89–$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33–$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55–$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83–$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328–$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86–$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33–$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17–$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664–$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554–$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221–$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28–$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443–$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535–$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33–$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55–$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33–$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166–$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111–$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,839
Toddler	$1,177
Preschool	$1,295
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,133
Toddler	$1,023
Preschool	$1,135

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Ventura County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	49,739	10,224	$57,825	1.03
Retail Trade	35,647	2,461	$45,554	1.06
Accommodation & Food Services	33,250	1,766	$31,700	1.09
Manufacturing	27,385	1,016	$83,438	0.99
Agriculture & Forestry	24,597	576	$42,916	9.04
Construction	17,879	2,523	$75,869	1.01
Administrative & Waste Services	17,732	1,344	$56,623	0.90
Professional & Technical Services	17,086	3,322	$127,033	0.73
Wholesale Trade	10,667	1,071	$100,199	0.81
Finance & Insurance	10,302	1,184	$131,117	0.75
Other Services	8,934	1,938	$45,561	0.88
Management of Companies	7,720	104	$185,790	1.36
Transportation & Warehousing	7,384	524	$71,594	0.52
Educational Services	5,875	347	$40,921	0.84
Arts & Entertainment	4,961	653	$36,606	0.88
Real Estate	4,701	1,256	$70,897	0.90
Information & Technology	3,465	441	$99,952	0.55
Mining & Oil/Gas	1,009	40	$120,780	0.79
Utilities	923	62	$158,337	0.72
Unclassified	11	48	$58,682	0.02

Schools in El Rio

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Portola Elementary	Elementary	531	21	25.3:1
Junipero Serra Elementary	Elementary	445	19	23.4:1

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Radio Stations near El Rio

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KIRN 670 AM	ethnic	AAC
KBUU-LP 97.5 Malibu, CA	adult album alternative, malibu	MP3 128 kbps
99.1 KBUU	adult album alternative	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near El Rio

13 campgrounds found near El Rio.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
SANTA CRUZ SCORPION	4.8/5	31	$15–$40
REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	27	$30–$150
WHEELER GORGE	4.4/5	66	$34–$70
HOLIDAY GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	1	$150
ANACAPA ISLAND	4.2/5	7	$15
REYES PEAK CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	6	$30
PINE MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	7	$30
PYRAMID LAKE - LOS ALAMOS CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	96	$26–$45
ROSE VALLEY CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	9	$30
MIDDLE LION CAMPGROUND	3.7/5	8	$30
CIRCLE X RANCH GROUP CAMPGROUND	—	1	Free
PYRAMID LAKE - EMIGRANT LANDING DAY USE AREA	—	151	Free
Rancho Nuevo Campground	—	—	Free

National Parks Near El Rio

17 national parks and monuments found near El Rio.

Park	Type	Fee
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park	State Park	Free
Carpinteria State Beach	State Park	Free
César E. Chávez National Monument	National Monument	Free
Channel Islands National Park	National Park	Free
El Capitán State Beach	State Park	Free
Emma Wood State Beach	State Park	Free
Leo Carrillo State Park	State Park	Free
Malibu Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Malibu Lagoon State Beach	State Park	Free
Mandalay State Beach	State Park	Free
McGrath State Beach	State Park	Free
Point Mugu State Park	State Park	Free
Refugio State Beach	State Park	Free
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach	State Park	Free
San Buenaventura State Beach	State Park	Free
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
Topanga State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near El Rio

148+ trails found near El Rio.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
SESPE RIVER	14.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SNOWY OHV #130	14.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RED REEF	10.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	10.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLD SPRING	9.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAST CHANCE	8.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PIRU CREEK OHV #128	8.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOCKWOOD CREEK OHV #127	8.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
AGUA BLANCA	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DIVIDE PEAK OHV	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALDER CREEK	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDDLE SESPE	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONO-ALAMAR	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LION CANYON	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OLD ROMERO ROAD	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALAMAR	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GIBRALTAR	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JOHNSTON RIDGE	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
YELLOWJACKET OHV #126	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE MUTAU	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ORTEGA OHV	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRIDLEY	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LONG DAVE VALLEY OHV #123	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLUE CANYON	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RANCHO NUEVO	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOULDER CANYON	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SAN CAYETANO	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EAST DRY CYN CORRIDOR OHV #109	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHORRO GRANDE	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DON VICTOR	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POPLAR	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
REYES PEAK	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA BARBARA CANYON	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CEDAR CREEK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DIVIDE PEAK OHV	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAN YSIDRO	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROMERO	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FISHBOWLS	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
STONEHOUSE	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GOLDHILL OHV #124	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SANTA PAULA CANYON	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HORN CANYON	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TINTA OHV #101	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HALFMOON TRAIL OHV #132	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BUCK CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRATT	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEAL	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THORN POINT	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA PAULA PEAK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RED REEF	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
FISHBOWLS	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MADULCE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTHOLE	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PUERTA SUELO	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUCKSNORT	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HOWARD CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TINTA OHV #101	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MILLER JEEP OHV #129	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SULPHUR SPRING CANYON OHV #100	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FRANKLIN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ORTEGA OHV	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCK CREEK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DIVIDE PEAK BOWL OHV	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALAMAR	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONO-ALAMAR	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTHOLE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MANZANITA TRAIL (SAUGUS)	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCK CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRENCHMEN	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
AGUA BLANCA	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA PAULA CANYON	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MADULCE PEAK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEAL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FRANKLIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUCK CREEK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JOHNSTON RIDGE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COZY DELL	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COTTONWOOD OHV #125	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MCMENEMY	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SESPE RIVER	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JOHNSTON RIDGE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROSE LION	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
AGUA BLANCA	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POPLAR	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CALIENTE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BLUE CANYON CONNECTOR	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTRERO JOHN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OAK FLAT TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FOOTHILL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAST CHANCE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PRATT	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST DRY CANYON CORRIDOR #109	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WAGON ROAD SPRING OHV #110	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAST CHANCE CONNECTOR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HORN CANYON	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CEDAR CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
AGUA BLANCA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MURIETTA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEAL CONNECTOR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FOOTHILL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MURIETTA	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DIVIDE PEAK BOWL TRACK OHV	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIRU CREEK	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEAL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MINE CAMP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CALIENTE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHEELER GORGE NATURE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAST CHANCE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUCK CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RASPBERRY SPRING	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
YELLOWJACKET OHV #126	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE MUTAU	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
REYES PEAK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEST FORK LION CAMP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OAK FLAT NATURE TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SESPE HOT SPRINGS SPUR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
YELLOWJACKET OHV #126	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROSE VALLEY FALLS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SESPE RIVER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
REYES PEAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST FORK LION CAMP	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CONDOR OBSERVATION	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTRERO JOHN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST FORK LION CAMP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALAMAR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OAK FLAT CAMP SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALDER CREEK SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CALIENTE SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DON VICTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PIRU CREEK OHV #128	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
THORN POINT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FISHBOWLS CAMPGROUND SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA BARBARA CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLD SPRING SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POPLAR CAMP SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POPLAR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CEDAR CREEK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ORTEGA OHV	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANCHO NUEVO	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes

Historical Trends — El Rio

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	6,399	$60,318
2015	7,080	$62,361
2017	7,229	$58,542
2019	6,297	$62,480
2021	6,447	$63,270
2023	6,343	$83,233

Museums in El Rio

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY	GENERAL MUSEUM		8056530323	$1,610,444
VENTURA BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	4328 WESTMONT ST	8052323113	$478,580
CARNEGIE ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		8053858157	$451,436
VENTURA COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8059846260	$316,154
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		8053831368	$311,782
SANTA PAULA MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		8055255554	$283,481
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8056401390	$221,348
AMERICAN TALL SHIP INSTITUTE	GENERAL MUSEUM			$198,082
CAMARILLO WINGS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8054193530	$183,124
CONEJO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8054989441	$119,891
PIER INTO THE FUTURE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8058047735	$91,378
FILLMORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	350 MAIN STREE	8055240948	$40,554
AVIATION MUSEUM OF SANTA PAULA	GENERAL MUSEUM		8055251109	$26,156
SANTA CLARA RIVER VALLEY: RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	455 MAIN ST	8055242254	$3,491
URANTIA BOOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8059336650	$1,311
ALBINGER ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		8056485823
AMBASSADORS OF ST PETER ACTORS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ARMENIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8054820508
ART GALLERY AT NAPA HALL ART COMPLEX	ART MUSEUM		8054378570
BARD MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8056585700
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WING	GENERAL MUSEUM		8054820064
CONEJO VALLY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CSUCI EXHIBITIONS GALLERY @ CAMARILLO	ART MUSEUM		8054378570
GULL WINGS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	418 WEST FOURTH STREET	8054833005
MCNISH GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
MISSILE TECHNOLOGY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
MOORPARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8055291373
MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2230 STATHAM BLVD	8054874333
MURPHY AUTO MUSEUMS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8054874333
OJAI VALLEY SEEDS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8056467743
OUTREACH CENTER FOR TEACHING OCEAN SCIENCE	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
PAN AMERICAN MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
PASTEL SOCIETY OF THE GOLD COAST	ART MUSEUM	PO BOX 3452
PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8054823660
PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	720 LAS POSAS ROAD
PRO ARTS CONSERVATORY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2311 GERONIMO DR	8054870249
SAN BUENAVENTURA CONSERVANCY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 23263
SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL ARMS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 453
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		8054881827
SANTA PAULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SNYDER HOUSE CHARITABLE TR	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM COMPLEX	GENERAL MUSEUM		8054989441
SURFING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
TAG A LONG VINTAGE MOTORSPORTS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8056406973
TOPA-TOPA FLYWHEELERS	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
TRITTICO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
U.S. NAVY SEABEE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1001 ADDOR ST	8059825167
URBAN ENCORE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		8053899710
WEST COAST MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY	GENERAL MUSEUM		8053889944

Libraries in El Rio

Name	Address	Annual Visits
VENTURA COUNTY LIBRARY	5600 EVERGLADES ST. SUITE A	1,036,475
OXNARD PUBLIC LIBRARY	251 SOUTH A ST.	520,500
CAMARILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY	4101 LAS POSAS RD	425,751
BLANCHARD/SANTA PAULA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	119 N. EIGHTH ST.	93,672

Farmers Markets in El Rio

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Camarillo Hospice Certified Farmers Market	2220 Ventura Blvd.	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers' Market	3301 N. Main Street	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Wed: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Ojai Certified Farmers Market	300 E Matilija St	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Oxnard Farmers Market	Fifth and C Street	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Thu: 9:00 AM-1:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Pleasant Valley Certified Farmers' Market and Crafter's Corner	1605 E. Burnley Street	05/21/2014 to 12/31/2014	Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Santa Clarita Certified Farmers' Market	26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Sun: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Santa Paula CFM	Hallock and Telegraph
Ventura Saturday Downtown CFM	Santa Clara & Palm Streets	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in El Rio

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
A & G Intl Inc	Brewers	1235 Flynn Rd	8054458400
Anacapa Brewing Company	Brewery	472 E Main St	8056432337	Visit
Bevmo	Liquor Stores, Food Stores, Wine Stores, Breweries	103 S Mills Rd	8056427317
Estes Park Brewery	Brewers	1746F S Victoria Ave 366	8056428180
Institution Ale Co	Brewers	438 Calle San Pablo	8054823777
Old Creek Ranch Winery	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	10024 Old Creek Rd	8056494132
Surf Brewery	Restaurants, Brewery	4561 Market St	8056442739	Visit
Topa Topa Brewing Co	Brewers	104 E Thompson Blvd	8056289255
Ventura Coast Brewing Co	Florists, Restaurants, Brewers, Ventura Restaurants, Personal Services	76 S Oak St	8056678640, 8056530003
Ventura Coastal Corp	Breweries, Marketing Consultants, Exporters, Wholesale Security Control Equipment	2325 Vista Del Mar Dr	8056537000

Cell Towers in El Rio

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
19800 South Mountain Road (12499)	LTOWER	42
19800 South Mountain Road (12499)	LTOWER	42
1705 CASITAS VISTA ROAD (12498)	LTOWER	39
1705 CASITAS VISTA ROAD (12498)	LTOWER	39
1705 CASITAS VISTA ROAD (12498)	LTOWER	39
12550 Creek Rd @ Skunk Ranch Rd.	TOWER	19
1000 SOUTH VENTU PARK ROAD (12500)	LTOWER	16
1000 SOUTH VENTU PARK ROAD (12500)	LTOWER	16
1000 S. VENTU PARK ROAD	TOWER	14

Bridges in El Rio

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1982	49	148,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1955	28	148,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1926	27	144,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1926	27	144,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2007	1,982	143,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1968	231	68,500	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1968	180	68,500	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1968	180	68,500	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1968	229	68,500	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1975	302	43,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2004	249	26,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1964	24	26,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	2001	312	19,272	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2013	214	13,260	G
Culvert	Concrete	1988	42	12,900	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1929	48	12,100	G
Culvert	Concrete	1979	67	11,800	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1964	205	8,508	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1979	53	8,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1994	229	6,600	G
Culvert	Steel	1978	24	4,156	G
Culvert	Concrete	1979	51	3,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	154	3,500	F
Culvert	Concrete	1955	28	2,500	G
Culvert	Concrete	1964	27	2,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1964	197	2,220	F

Amtrak Stations in El Rio

5 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Camarillo, CA	30 Lewis Road	TRAIN
Fillmore, CA	718 West Ventura Street	BUS
Oxnard, CA	201 East Fourth Street	TRAIN
Santa Paula, CA	327 South Palm Avenue	BUS
Ventura, CA	39 East Harbor Blvd	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near El Rio

8 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
CSUCI SITE AUTHORITY	1947 WEST POTRERO ROAD	VENTURA
CSUCI SITE AUTHORITY	1947 WEST POTRERO ROAD	VENTURA
GILLS ONIONS	1051 SOUTH PACIFIC AVENUE	VENTURA
INTERNATIONAL COFFEE AND TEA	4850 CALLE ALTO	VENTURA
MR. SPA, INC.	1260 CALLE SUERTE	VENTURA
REMEDIATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE PAPER PRODUCT CO	800 N RICE AVE	VENTURA
WHOLESOME HARVEST BAKING, LLC	2701 STATHAM BOULEVARD	VENTURA

Airports Near El Rio

21 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Los Angeles International Airport	LAX	Large Airport
Camarillo International Airport	—	Medium Airport
Oxnard Airport	OXR	Medium Airport
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)	NTD	Medium Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport	SBA	Medium Airport
Santa Monica Municipal Airport	SMO	Medium Airport
Van Nuys Airport	VNY	Medium Airport
7R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Ballinger Canyon Airport	—	Small Airport
Christy Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Conover Air Lodge Airport	—	Small Airport
Lockwood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Long Dave Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
New Cuyama Airport	—	Small Airport
Quail Lake Sky Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Santa Paula Airport	SZP	Small Airport
Smugglers Cove Airport	—	Small Airport
Upper Hartman Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Vosburgh Airfield	—	Small Airport
Whiteman Airport	WHP	Small Airport

Police Stations in El Rio

9 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


Harbor Patrol
Ojai Police
Oxnard Police Department
Oxnard Police Department
Placer Hall
Port Hueneme Police Department	250 North Ventura Road
Santa Paula Police Department	214 South 10th Street
Ventura College Campus Police (Lost & Found)
Ventura Police and Fire Departments	1425 Dowell Drive

Grocery Stores in El Rio

53 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
2GO MSO 43194	Convenience Store	7841 Telephone Rd
4 Way Meat Market #6	Supermarket	440 N Rose Ave
4 Way Meat Market El Rio	Grocery Store	2746 E Vineyard Ave
7 Eleven Store 33399 A	Convenience Store	2201 E Gonzales Rd
7 Eleven Store 43114 A	Convenience Store	4418 Central Ave
7-ELEVEN 13890 G	Convenience Store	6320 Bristol Rd
Aldi 79014	Supermarket	1710 E Gonzales Rd
Beverage House Liquor # 7	Convenience Store	105 S Rose Ave
Carl's Jr. #1100297	Restaurant Meals Program	2301 N Oxnard Blvd
Carl's Jr. #1100475	Restaurant Meals Program	480 N Rose Ave
Carl's Jr. #506	Restaurant Meals Program	3015 Johnson Dr
Chevron 1947	Convenience Store	1900 N Rose Ave
Circle K	Convenience Store	2323 N Oxnard Blvd
Circle K 2729460	Convenience Store	2200 N Rose Ave
Circle M Market	Convenience Store	2850 Johnson Dr
Cold Beer Liquor	Convenience Store	4708 E Vineyard Ave
Costco Wholesale 0420	Super Store	2001 E Ventura Blvd
Del Norte Shell 6600	Convenience Store	200 Del Norte Blvd
Del Taco #1491	Restaurant Meals Program	2000 N Rose Ave
DOLLARTREE 10996	Other	2015 N Oxnard Blvd
El Rio Central Market	Grocery Store	2765 E Vineyard Ave
El Rio Liquor Inc	Convenience Store	2910 E Vineyard Ave
El Rio Oxnard Market	Convenience Store	2585 E Vineyard Ave
Food 4 Less 335	Super Store	250 W Esplanade Dr
Jack in the Box 3237	Restaurant Meals Program	2580 N. Vineyard Ave
KFC K312031	Restaurant Meals Program	191 W. Gonzales Rd.
Landing Shell 7700	Convenience Store	2790 N Ventura Rd
Los Amigos Market	Grocery Store	2929 E Ventura Blvd
McDonald's #12993	Restaurant Meals Program	2201 N Rose Ave
McDonald's #35319	Restaurant Meals Program	110 Riverpark Blvd
Perez Meat Market	Grocery Store	1730 E 1st St
Pizza Man Dan's Annex #25	Restaurant Meals Program	550 Collection Blvd
Rocket #0690 690	Convenience Store	2851 E Vineyard Ave
Rocket #0691 691	Convenience Store	3402 E Vineyard Ave
Rose Shell 600	Convenience Store	1901 N Rose Ave
Sam's Club 6455	Super Store	2401 N Rose Ave
Seafood City Supermarket 31	Supermarket	2340 N Rose Ave
Smart & FInal 731	Super Store	2021 N Oxnard Blvd
Subway #54631	Restaurant Meals Program	2850 Johnson Dr
SUBWAY 38485	Restaurant Meals Program	1931 N. Rose Ave
Taco Bell #19209	Restaurant Meals Program	2800 Johnson Dr
Taco Bell Store #000953	Restaurant Meals Program	1725 N Oxnard Blvd
Target Store T-2760	Super Store	2850 N Oxnard Blvd
Top Liquor Market Inc.	Convenience Store	2950 Johnson Dr
Vallarta Supermarkets 44	Super Store	2690 E Vineyard Ave
Vecinos Market	Convenience Store	3380 E Vineyard Ave
VONS 2436	Supermarket	2101 N Rose Ave
Wagon Wheel Beverages	Convenience Store	2601 Wagon Wheel Rd
Walgreens 11707	Other	1801 N Rose Ave
Walmart 2032	Super Store	2001 N ROSE AVE
Walmart Neighborhood Market 5643	Super Store	421 W Esplanade Dr
Whole Foods Market 10318	Super Store	630 Town Center Dr
Wright's Liquor & Market	Grocery Store	2691 Ventura Blvd

Treatment Centers in El Rio

11 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aegis Treatment Centers LLC	Substance Abuse	805-765-6495
Channel Islands Rehab	Substance Abuse	800-675-7963
HealthRIGHT 360 - Prototypes Womens Center/Ventura	Substance Abuse	909-398-4383
Interface Children and Family Services - Oxnard Family Resource Center	Mental Health	805-845-6114 x2
Narconon Pacific Coast - Narconon Ojai	Substance Abuse	877-620-3481
Newport Academy	Both	877-820-6371
Passages Ventura	Substance Abuse	310-589-2880
Reward Path Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	805-229-7623
Ventura County Behavioral Health Dept - Santa Paula Adult Clinic	Both	805-933-8430
Ventura County Behavioral Health Dept - Ventura Adult Clinic	Both	805-981-6830
Ventura County Medical Center - Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital	Both	805-652-6729

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Rio

What is the population of El Rio?

El Rio has a population of 6,343 residents and is located in California. The population density is 3,140 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.7 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

Is El Rio expensive to live in?

El Rio is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $83,233, 11% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $639,600 (127% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,122 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is El Rio safe?

The violent crime rate in El Rio is 433 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,126 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, El Rio receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in El Rio?

El Rio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in El Rio?

The unemployment rate in El Rio is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,356. There are 31,435 business establishments in the area, including 1,758 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 8.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in El Rio?

The median home value in El Rio is $639,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $755,254. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,122. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 57.0%. The average annual property tax is $8,383.

How are the schools in El Rio?

Schools in El Rio have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 10.9% of adults in El Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.2% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is El Rio?

The obesity rate in El Rio is 30.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 12.5% of adults are smokers. 33.5% are physically inactive. 19.7% of residents report depression. 22.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 97.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,230.

What is transportation like in El Rio?

The average commute in El Rio is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of El Rio?

The racial and ethnic makeup of El Rio is 47.7% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino. 44.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 55.1% speak Spanish. 2.8% of the population are military veterans. 11.3% of residents have a disability. 86.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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