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Palo Verde, CA
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California.
Population
75
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
129
ZIP codes
0
Palo Verde and its ZIP codes
Palo Verde at a glance
- Palo Verde is 49% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Imperial County. PPP loans are for Palo Verde.
Unemployment rate
20.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
Palo Verde, 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
109° / 43°F
3.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palo Verde, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
26.9%
U.S. 12.1% +14.8 pts
Smoking
25.1%
U.S. 12.8% +12.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Palo Verde
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cibola, AZCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 19.5 |
| RipleyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| Mesa VerdeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| BlytheCity | 17 mi | 26.5 |
| Ehrenberg, AZCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.9 |
| La Paz Valley, AZCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 29.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palo Verde, CA in?
- Palo Verde is in Imperial County, California.
- What is the population of Palo Verde, CA?
- About 75 people live in Palo Verde, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palo Verde?
- Nearby places include Cibola, AZ (5.2 mi), Ripley (8 mi), Mesa Verde (11 mi), Blythe (17 mi), Ehrenberg, AZ (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023