At a Glance
Median Income
$22,989
$12,499 per capita
Home Value
$160,300
Zillow: $330,194
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
60.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
34.7%
24.2% smoking rate
How Ocotillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocotillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocotillo a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ocotillo residents earn a median household income of $22,989 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,499. 44.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ocotillo is $160,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,194. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
12.1% of adults in Ocotillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
60.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocotillo has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.
Data Overview
People
Population157
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born26.1%
Veterans29.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$22,989
Per Capita$12,499
Unemployment
Poverty44.6%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
C+
Home Value$160,300
Rent
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$330,194
Housing Units225
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.2%
Premature Death8,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain3.5 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation425 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+60.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Ocotillo was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
26.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.