Needles, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.5 Fair / 5.0
4,882 Population
$39,876 Median Income
$134,400 Home Value
$742 Median Rent
76°F Avg Temperature
506 Violent Crime / 100K
49.6 yrs Median Age
9.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.5
Overall
2.4
Economy
4.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.7
Education

People

Population4,882
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 68.7%

Economy

2.4/5
Median Income$39,876
Per Capita Income$29,587
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty Rate25.1%
County GDP$9,482M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$134,400
Zillow Value$185,990
Median Rent$742
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Depression26.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime506/100K
Property Crime3,317/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft424.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Jan / Jul56° / 99°
Rain4 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

1.7/5
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+78.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)14

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Work From Home5.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Needles Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$39,876
Home Value$134,400
Median Rent$742
Poverty Rate25.1%
Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
Unemployment5.1%
Violent Crime505.7 /100K
Avg Temperature76.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,882
Population Density160 per sq mi
Median Age49.6 years
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68.7% Black 3.3% Hispanic 12.7% Other 15.3%
White68.7%
Black or African American3.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races15.3%

Language

English Only88.9%
Spanish Speakers11.1%
English 88.9% Spanish 11.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability35.1%
Health Insurance94.7%

Income

47% below avg
Median Household Income$39,876
Per Capita Income$29,587
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$985
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$60,517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.1%
Poverty Rate25.1%
Total Establishments (County)5,056
County GDP$9,482M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation451
Healthcare Facilities515
Retail Stores646
Manufacturing144
Total Establishments5,056

Industry Mix

Restaurants 451 Healthcare 515 Retail 646 Manufacturing 144

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$60,517
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,405

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.7 min
Work From Home5.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

52% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$134,400
Zillow Home Value Index$185,990

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$240,000
Price Per Sq Ft$82
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio92.5%
Price Drops17.9%
Active Inventory28

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied54.8%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$742

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,405
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.53%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure36.4%
Asthma12.4%
COPD9.8%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity31.3%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)19.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.7%
Regular Checkup68.7%
Premature Death Rate13,413 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.0 / 10
Exercise Access57.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)515
Restaurants (County)451

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime505.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery141.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault364.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,317.2 /100K
Burglary1,618.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,274.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft424.8 /100K
Arson60.7 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)61
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

56°F Jan 99°F Jul
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average99°F (37°C)
Annual Average76.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation4.3 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Land Area30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²)
Population Density160 per sq mi
Latitude34.8134°
Longitude-114.6266°
County FIPS04015

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.6%
D 21.8%

Republican +55.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
High School+78.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density160 per sq mi
Land Area30.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)5
Public Libraries (County)14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)61
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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