City safety & data profile

BlytheCA

Blythe, CA is a 19K-resident city in Riverside County with a median household income of $56,625.

Riverside County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Blythe, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Blythe has a population larger than 42% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $225,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

19K
Population
Top 58%
By size
$56,625
Median income
$225,000
Median home
18.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Blythe

Blythe posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Blythe area.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Blythe

Where Blythe income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,625 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Blythe, CA beyond the headline numbers

Blythe sits inside Riverside County, California, at roughly 33.61°N, -114.60°W. Population 19,208, $56,625 median household income. Median home value $225,000, median rent $938. Poverty rate 18.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Blythe's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 44.3%, then short sleep duration at 43.7%. 1 hospital in/around Blythe, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Blythe from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,208
Blythe
Median Income
$56,625
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$225,000
Near average
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Riverside County) - Blythe's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.5M+11%
Median Income
$93,074+65%
Median Home Value
$557,300+141%
Poverty Rate
10.6%-35%
Unemployment
6.5%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Blythe, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$938/mo
Poverty Rate
18.9% +33% vs avg
Unemployment 11.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 8.5%
Work From Home 3.3%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 27.1%
African American 12.9%
Asian 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
44.3%
Short Sleep Duration
43.7%
High Blood Pressure
35.9%
Physical Inactivity
35.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.4%
Current Smoking
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.3%
Binge Drinking
15.9%
Diabetes
14.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.9%
Annual Checkup 66.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Blythe, CA? ▼
Blythe, CA has a population of 19,208 people, located in Riverside County, California.
What is the median household income in Blythe? ▼
The median household income in Blythe, CA is $56,625 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.9%.
What is the median home value in Blythe? ▼
The median home value in Blythe, CA is $225,000. Median rent is $938/month.
What are the top health concerns in Blythe? ▼
The top health indicators in Blythe include Obesity (44.3%), Short Sleep Duration (43.7%), High Blood Pressure (35.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Blythe? ▼
Blythe has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Blythe? ▼
The median age in Blythe, CA is 38.3 years. 8.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Blythe, CA is located in Riverside County, California. With a population of 19K and a $56,625 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Blythe area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Blythe's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Riverside County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.