Calipatria, California

Overview

Introduction to Calipatria, California

Calipatria, California, in Imperial county, is 58 miles NW of Yuma, Arizona and 99 miles E of San Diego, California. 

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population7,458
Male Share of the Population78.9%
Female Share of the Population21.1%
Senior Citizens6.4%
Employed Population 16+917
Age of the Population33

Families

% of people married24.8%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher0.8%
Median Earnings25+$22,464
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$21,339
Median Earnings With High School Degree$20,893

Wealth

Median Family Income$35,077
% Above Poverty Level67.7%
% Below Poverty Level32.3%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time18 minutes
% Working from Home5.8%
% Walking and Biking to Work3.3%
% Using Public Transportation%

Housing

People Living Alone18.9%
Median Gross Rent$664
Median House Value$132,200

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)85.3%
African8.1%
Irish1.8%
German1.7%
English1.1%
Italian0.8%
French Except Basque0.6%
Scottish0.3%
Dutch0.3%
Welsh0.2%
Belizean0.2%
Swiss0.2%
West Indian0.2%
Polish0.2%
Canadian0.1%
Portuguese0.1%
Russian0.1%
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Calipatria Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyImperial County
Standard Zip Codes92233
Phone Area Codes760
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Approximate Latitude33.13
Approximate Longitude-115.52

Calipatria Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationBRAWLEY 2 SW
Distance12.3 miles
Jan Temp39 to 70 F
Apr Temp52 to 86 F
Jul Temp74 to 107 F
Oct Temp58 to 91 F
Annual Precip3.1 inches
StationIMPERIAL
Distance19.3 miles
Jan Temp41 to 69 F
Apr Temp54 to 85 F
Jul Temp75 to 105 F
Oct Temp60 to 89 F
Annual Precip3 inches
StationHAYFIELD PUMPING PLANT
Distance40.3 miles
Jan Temp39 to 66 F
Apr Temp52 to 82 F
Jul Temp73 to 104 F
Oct Temp55 to 87 F
Annual Precip4.5 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Brawley26,009$45,989
El Centro43,898$53,053
Holtville6,458$55,234
Imperial17,175$90,076
Westmorland2,643$37,656

Calipatria Public Schools

Bill E. Young Jr. Middle
220 S. International Blvd.
ZIP: 92233
Middle
Total Enrollment 351
Calipatria High
601 W. Main St.
ZIP: 92233
High
Total Enrollment 364
Fremont Primary
401 W. Main St.
ZIP: 92233
Primary
Total Enrollment 392
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