Calipatria, CA

Calipatria, California

Introduction to Calipatria, California

Calipatria, California, in Imperial county, is 58 miles NW of Yuma, Arizona and 99 miles E of San Diego, California. The city’s population is approximately 7,289.

Calipatria History

Calipatria’s name was derived from the words “California” and the Spanish word “patria,” meaning “fatherland.” Calipatria was incorporated as a city on February 28, 1918.

Calipatria and nearby Attractions

• Alford Auto Museum
• Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
• Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge
• Anza - Borrego Desert State Park
• Lake Cahuilla County Park
• Agua Caliente County Park

Things To Do In Calipatria

Local parks include Calipatria Park, Lake Cahuilla County Park, the Agua Caliente County Park and the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The Alford Auto Museum, the General Patton Memorial Museum and the Coachella Valley Museum may interest those hoping to learn more about the history of the area.

Calipatria Transportation

Flights are available from Yuma International Airport.

Calipatria Higher Education

The University of California-Riverside, Imperial Valley College and Riverside Community College are all nearby.

High Points

Calipatria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Calipatria, CA

Comparing Calipatria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Calipatria Almanac

Calipatria Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Calipatria Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Calipatria High Schools (2004)

CALIPATRIA HIGH
601 W. MAIN ST.
760-348-2254
A Title I school.
Serves 346 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

MIDWAY HIGH (CONT.)
601 W. MAIN ST.
760-348-2430
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 13 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Calipatria Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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