Indian Wells, CA
Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,830
Population
338/sq mi density
$145,313
Median Income
$142,360 per capita
$1,002,200
Home Value
$1,437,745 Zillow
$1,029
Median Rent
39.5% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
205
Violent Crime/100K
1,411 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$145,313 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$1,002,200 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Wells has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 536 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6999°N, 116.3296°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Riverside County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacqueline Cochran Regional (TRM) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 87.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 11.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 147 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0519 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.24 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.26 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1862 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 87 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Indian Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in December to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").