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Ocotillo, CA
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California.
Population
118
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
0
Ocotillo and its ZIP codes
Ocotillo at a glance
- Ocotillo is 95% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Ocotillo, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Imperial County. PPP loans are for Ocotillo.
Unemployment rate
21.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,305
67,955 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $14,351 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ocotillo, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
107° / 42°F
5.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocotillo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
21.8%
U.S. 12.1% +9.7 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Ocotillo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacumbaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| BoulevardCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| SeeleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| El Centro Naval Air FacilityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| Mount LagunaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| El CentroCity | 26 mi | 12.1 |
| ImperialCity | 27 mi | 6.3 |
| CampoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 23.5 |
| HeberCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocotillo, CA in?
- Ocotillo is in Imperial County, California.
- What is the population of Ocotillo, CA?
- About 118 people live in Ocotillo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocotillo?
- Nearby places include Jacumba (12 mi), Boulevard (17 mi), Seeley (19 mi), El Centro Naval Air Facility (21 mi), Mount Laguna (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023