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Needles, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mohave County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,882
Population
160/sq mi density
$39,876
Median Income
$29,587 per capita
$134,400
Home Value
$185,990 Zillow
$742
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,420
Violent Crime/100K
3,479 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$39,876 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,420 violent crimes/100K (274% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Needles (5)
Big Bend of the Colorado State Park
State Park
1,966 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Castle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,000 acres of Castle Mountains boasts Joshua tree forests, unbroken natural landscapes, rare desert grasslands, and rich human history. ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping
Weather: Weather at Castle Mountains changes with the seasons. Freezing temperatures are expected in winter, with occasional snow. Spring brings mild warm days and cooler nights. With enough rain, wildflowers ...
Cattail Cove State Park
State Park
2,142 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Havasu State Park
State Park
335 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mojave National Preserve
National Preserve
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Deser...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/S...
Weather: Mojave Desert experiences change with the seasons. In winter, freezing temperatures and strong winds can be expected, with rain and snow in the mountains. With enough moisture, spring wildflowers may ...