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Mountain Center, CA
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California.
Population
45
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
0
Mountain Center and its ZIP codes
Mountain Center at a glance
- Mountain Center is 91% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Mountain Center, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Mountain Center.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.2B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mountain Center, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,458
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,343
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 31°F
24.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountain Center, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Mountain Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Idyllwild-Pine CoveCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 13.7 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 6.9 |
| AnzaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 27.6 |
| East HemetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| SageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 68.3 |
| Palm SpringsCity | 14 mi | 94.5 |
| CabazonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Lake RiversideCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| WhitewaterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.9 |
| HemetCity | 16 mi | 29.3 |
| Cathedral CityCity | 17 mi | 22.5 |
| San JacintoCity | 17 mi | 25.9 |
| Rancho MirageCity | 18 mi | 25.3 |
| BeaumontCity | 18 mi | 30.3 |
| Desert Hot SpringsCity | 19 mi | 30.1 |
| AguangaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 13.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountain Center, CA in?
- Mountain Center is in Riverside County, California.
- What is the population of Mountain Center, CA?
- About 45 people live in Mountain Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountain Center?
- Nearby places include Idyllwild-Pine Cove (1.9 mi), Valle Vista (9.7 mi), Anza (9.7 mi), East Hemet (13 mi), Sage (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023