Holtville, CA

Holtville, California

Introduction to Holtville, California

Holtville, California, in Imperial county, is 44 miles W of Yuma, Arizona and 103 miles E of San Diego, California. The city contains a population of approximately 5,612.

Holtville History

The city of Holtville was founded in 1903 as Holton, named after its founder, W. F. Holt. The city was officially incorporated on June 20, 1908. Holt, a banker, moved to Imperial Valley on health grounds. He was the first to visualize a beautiful city on the east bank of Alamo River.

Holtville and nearby Attractions

• Alford Auto Museum
• Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
• Pioneers Museum and Cultural Center
• Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Holtville

The city celebrates various local festivals like Carrot Festival every year. In the mid-20th century, Holtville became famous for this 12-day festival, featuring a parade, a carnival and other activities. Local museums include the Alford Auto Museum and the Pioneers Museum and Cultural Center. The nearby Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, which covers an area of more than 15,000 acres, is located on the Colorado River and offers opportunities for canoeing, fishing and hiking.

Holtville Transportation

Yuma International is the nearest major airport.

Holtville Higher Education

Imperial Valley College, Arizona Western College and the University of California-Riverside provide higher education to local students.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Holtville, CA

Comparing Holtville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Holtville Almanac

Holtville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Holtville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Holtville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Holtville High Schools (2004)

HOLTVILLE HIGH
755 OLIVE AVE.
760-356-2926
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 588 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

WEBB (SAM) CONTINUATION
755 OLIVE
760-356-1304
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 36 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Holtville Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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