Desert Hot Springs, California
Quick Statistics
Desert Hot Springs is a community in Riverside County, California, home to about 33,200 people spread across 30.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,033 a year, and a typical home is worth about $354,800. About 23.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 28 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Desert Hot Springs ranks number 246 of 1,570 in population, number 1,194 in median household income, number 1,030 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Desert Hot Springs typically top out near 106°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Garnet, CA | 4.5 mi. | 7,382 |
| 2. | Desert Edge, CA | 6.3 mi. | 3,778 |
| 3. | Morongo Valley, CA | 8.0 mi. | 4,209 |
| 4. | Cathedral City, CA | 9.6 mi. | 52,267 |
| 5. | Palm Springs, CA | 10.7 mi. | 45,070 |
| 6. | Sky Valley, CA | 11.7 mi. | 2,255 |
| 7. | Yucca Valley, CA | 13.4 mi. | 21,770 |
| 8. | Cabazon, CA | 14.1 mi. | 1,887 |
What is the population of Desert Hot Springs, California?
Desert Hot Springs has a population of about 33,200 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Desert Hot Springs, California in?
Desert Hot Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
What is the median home value in Desert Hot Springs, California?
The median home value in Desert Hot Springs is about $354,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Desert Hot Springs, California?
The median personal income in Desert Hot Springs is about $30,033 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Desert Hot Springs, California?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Riverside County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Desert Hot Springs, California?
Typical July highs run about 106 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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