Needles, CA

Needles, California

Needles, California, in San Bernardino county, is 85 miles S of Henderson, Nevada (center to center) and 96 miles S of Las Vegas, Nevada. About 4,830 people people live in Needles.

The People and Families of Needles

In Needles, about 47% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Needles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Needles had a median family income of $33,264. As it happens, more people than usual in Needles are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Needles than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Needles Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Needles, about 58% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Needles. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in California. Needles isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Needles, 83% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Needles enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Needles, CA

Comparing Needles 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
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share 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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Needles Almanac

Needles Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Needles Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Needles, 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.

Needles Hospitals

COLORADO RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
1401 BAILEY AVE
(760) 326-4531
Emergency Service: Yes

Needles High Schools (2004)

NEEDLES SENIOR HIGH
1900 ERIN DR.
760-326-2191
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 270 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.7

EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER (CONT)
651 N ST.
760-326-2092
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 29 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 29

NEEDLES COMMUNITY DAY
1900 ERIN DR.
760-326-2191
A Non-traditional School
Serves 5 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5

Needles Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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