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El Centro, CA
California · Imperial County · El Centro Metro
El Centro is a mid-size city in California with a population of 44,186. Residents earn $56,093 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
44,186
Population
3,646/sq mi density
$56,093
Median Income
$23,781 per capita
$291,100
Home Value
$376,990 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
323
Violent Crime/100K
2,673 property/100K
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$56,093 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$291,100 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K (15% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Haunted Places
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Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Mines
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Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places Near El Centro, CA
4 reported haunted locations found near El Centro, CA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Central Union High School | Gymnasium - Witnesses have reported that the High School's gym is haunted. Many times after school, a basketball being bounced as if someone was playing, and accompanied by the sounds of fans cheering. No one really knows the origin of the basketball game. |
| Central Union High School | Library and Library basement - Inside the actual library building itself it is almost impossible to go a night without hearing doors slamming, soft to hard footsteps, and people talking in the rows in the back of the library. Also, the basement of the library is a dark, damp, maze of rooms and hallways that was once used for detention back in the early and late 80's. It was affectionately called the dungeon for footsteps, crying, and laughing were often heard. |
| Dogwood Rd. | It is said that if you drive along this road after midnight occasionally you will see a girl walking alongside the road. If you stop to give her a ride she will get in, sit down, remain silent and eventually dissipate. However, it is also said that if you do not give her a ride, she will sit on top of your hood and try to make you crash. Stories say she died in a grisly accident along that road. |
| Imperial Valley Arts Council | The Imperial Arts council formerly the old Post office Pavilion now head of the Imperial Valley Arts Council. This building is located on the center of the city of El Centro between the 5th and Brighton streets. The building has a beautiful architectural baroque Italian renaissance construction style built back in 1920 housing the valleys local cultural events. A wide 800 square foot basement is found underneath housing possibly a ghost or unexplained disturbance according to the buildings em... |