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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 · estimate
64
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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