City safety & data profile

Twentynine PalmsCA

Twentynine Palms, CA is a 26K-resident city in San Bernardino County with a median household income of $62,554.

San Bernardino County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Twentynine Palms, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Twentynine Palms has a population larger than 57% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $268,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 43%
By size
$62,554
Median income
$268,200
Median home
14.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Twentynine Palms

Twentynine Palms posts a median household income higher than 26% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Twentynine Palms area.

Top 74%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Twentynine Palms

Where Twentynine Palms income ranks nationally

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

$62,554 Bottom 26% higher than 26% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Twentynine Palms, CA beyond the headline numbers

Twentynine Palms sits inside San Bernardino County, California, at roughly 34.14°N, -116.05°W. Population 26,025, $62,554 median household income. Median home value $268,200, median rent $1,352. Poverty rate 14.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Twentynine Palms's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.9%, then obesity at 31%. 1 hospital in/around Twentynine Palms, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
26,025
Twentynine Palms
Median Income
$62,554
-8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$268,200
+18% vs avg
Median Age
24.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Bernardino County) - Twentynine Palms'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
2.2M+7%
Median Income
$85,478+58%
Median Home Value
$505,000+127%
Poverty Rate
13.3%-29%
Unemployment
7%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Twentynine Palms, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,352/mo
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Unemployment 2.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.2%
Work From Home 8.8%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 52.1%
African American 9.4%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.9%
Obesity
31%
High Blood Pressure
24.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
22.2%
Physical Inactivity
21.1%
Binge Drinking
20.4%
Current Smoking
13%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.3%
Current Asthma
10.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.2%
Annual Checkup 63.8%

Other Measures

Diabetes
7.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
4%
Stroke
2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Twentynine Palms, CA? ▼
Twentynine Palms, CA has a population of 26,025 people, located in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the median household income in Twentynine Palms? ▼
The median household income in Twentynine Palms, CA is $62,554 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
What is the median home value in Twentynine Palms? ▼
The median home value in Twentynine Palms, CA is $268,200. Median rent is $1,352/month.
What are the top health concerns in Twentynine Palms? ▼
The top health indicators in Twentynine Palms include Short Sleep Duration (38.9%), Obesity (31%), High Blood Pressure (24.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Twentynine Palms? ▼
Twentynine Palms has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Twentynine Palms? ▼
The median age in Twentynine Palms, CA is 24.8 years. 26.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Twentynine Palms, CA is located in San Bernardino County, California. With a population of 26K and a $62,554 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Twentynine Palms area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Twentynine Palms'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 (San Bernardino County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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