Indio, CA

Indio, California

Indio, California is 43 miles E of Hemet, California (center to center) and 69 miles E of Riverside, California. It is in Riverside county. The city is part of the Riverside - San Bernardino metro area. The population of Indio is 49,116.

The People and Families of Indio

In Indio, about 49% of adults are married. The size of households in Indio is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Indio.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Indio had a median family income of $35,564.

Political Inclinations

Among Indio political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $21,920. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Indio Housing

Of the housing in Indio, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Indio. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Indio, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Indio, CA

Comparing Indio 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
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
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
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
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Crime

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

Indio Almanac

Indio Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Indio Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Indio residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Indio, 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

Indio Hospitals

JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
(Proprietary)
47-111 MONROE STREET
(760) 347-6191
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Indio

Indio High Schools (2004)

INDIO HIGH
81-750 AVE. 46
760-775-3550
Serves 2,375 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

PALM DESERT HIGH
43570 PHYLLIS JACKSON LANE
760-862-4300
Serves 1,902 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.2

ROSALYN CHARTER
45-175 FARGO ST.
760-863-4707
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 494 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

AMISTAD HIGH (CONT.)
44-800 AUTO CENTER DR.
760-775-3570
A Non-traditional School
Serves 459 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.1

INDIO CHARTER
44-700 PALM ST.
760-863-4707
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 3 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

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