Indio, CA

Indio, California

Introduction to 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.

Indio History

Before the 1800s, Indio was the site a Cahuilla village called Teikweit, and according to the “History of the Coachella Valley Water District”, Indio is the Spanish term for Indian. A Southern Pacific Railroad construction boss, A.G. Tingman, laid the foundation of the city of Indio in 1894. Indio was the halfway point between Yuma, Arizona and Los Angeles, and the railroad played a major role in the growth and advancement of this city.

Indio and nearby Attractions

• Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
• Golden Pot/ Desert Lake
• Thousand Palm Canyon Wash
• Rancho Casa Blanca Recreational Vehicle Park
• Trinity Baptist Church
• Indio Fashion Mall Shopping Center

Things To Do In Indio

The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival are internationally famous festivals held in Indio in February every year. The Date Festival is a celebration of the Indio’s main harvest time for date fruits. Besides, the Indio International Tamale Festival held every December is also a world famous festival. Apart from these, the city is also known for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and the Southwest Arts Festival. The Hispanic culture of the city finds expression in the annual Cinco de Mayo event. Indio’s rich cultural heritage is reflected in the museums and cultural centers. Religious minded visitors can take a tour of the churches that throng the streets of Indio. There are numerous amusement parks and shopping centers that provide entertainment facilities for both adults and kids alike. The city also has a few beautiful, pristine lakes that visitors can take a tour of.

Indio Transportation

Palm Springs International Airport serves the area.

Indio Higher Education

The University Of California-Riverside is the local university.

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)

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

Indio Colleges

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Milan Institute

(List of All California Colleges)

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