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El Centro
City in California, United States
Overview
El Centro is the largest city in the Imperial Valley, known for its desert landscape, local eateries, and proximity to both Mexico and Southern California attractions. The city offers a unique blend of small-town charm, outdoor adventures, and cultural heritage rooted in agriculture and cross-border influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
44,322
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.79°, -115.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
64
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,470
Local Cost
$1,485
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
33.6°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
50.1°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
105 mm
Internet Speed
197 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IPL
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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