Desert Center Unified School District, CA
Living in Desert Center USD
Bikeability75
Walkability70
Commute96
Public Transit54
Affordability72
Public Safety79
Airports61
Hospitals25
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
227Population-4.5k (2010–19)
70 y Median Age+37 (2010–19)
56%College-Educated+54% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years3%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years75%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate13%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree49%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income-$16k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K1%
$25K to $49K65%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K1%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector85%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts61%
Sales and office24%
Service3%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van70%
Public transportation3%
Walked6%
Worked at home18%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value-$1.9k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$1.2k (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied+22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K65%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
Utility gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Desert Center USD
United States45
California55
Riverside Metro Area47
Riverside County39
Property Crime in Desert Center USD
United States48
California56
Riverside Metro Area58
Riverside County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 91 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Desert Center USD
Excessive Heat47
Inland Flooding98
Tornado5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Desert Center Unified School District, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Desert Center Unified School District, CA
Desert Preparateory
38 miles, E
Westmorland Basic Christian School
56 miles, SW
Brawley Christian Academy
57 miles, S
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
58 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Desert Center Unified School District, CA
University of Redlands
113 miles, W
John Paul the Great Catholic University
116 miles, W
Southern California Seminary
118 miles, SW
Loma Linda University
119 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Desert Center Unified School District, CA
Palo Verde Hospital
37 miles, E
NH Twenty Nine Palms
57 miles, NW
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
59 miles, W
Parker Indian Health Center
59 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Desert Center Unified School District, CA
Palm Springs International Airport
74 miles, W
San Diego International Airport
135 miles, SW
Ontario International Airport
138 miles, W
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
152 miles, W