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Crime in Blythe summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Blythe. Key points include:
There were 270 total crimes in Blythe in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Blythe is 1,494.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Blythe is 404.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Blythe is 1,090.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Blythe is -29.47% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Blythe Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Blythe / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 270 | 1,494.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 404.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 27.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 27.7 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 58 | 321.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 197 | 1,090.6 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 105.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 152 | 841.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 143.9 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Blythe summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Blythe. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Blythe is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Blythe is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Blythe is $219,714.
The median income in Blythe is $56,625.
Blythe's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Blythe Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Blythe | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Blythe, CA Weather
The average high in Blythe is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 18.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Blythe |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 18.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Blythe Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Blythe
The current population in Blythe is 17,396. The population has decreased 17.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,396 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 17,824 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 17,949 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 18,125 | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 19,747 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 19,643 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 19,581 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 19,486 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 19,675 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 19,839 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 20,101 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 20,405 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 20,658 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 21,102 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 21,164 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Blythe
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Blythe is:
23.2% White with 4,043 White residents.
12.1% African American with 2,097 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 87 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 260 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 56 Hawaiian residents.
2.2% Other with 380 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 346 Two Or More residents.
58.2% Hispanic with 10,127 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Blythe | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.1% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 58.2% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Blythe
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Blythe is 33.9% female with 5,904 female residents.
Blythe is 66.1% male with 11,492 male residents.
| Gender | Blythe | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 33.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 66.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Blythe for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Blythe completed < 9th grade.
19.0% of adults in Blythe completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Blythe completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Blythe completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Blythe completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Blythe completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Blythe completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Blythe completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Blythe completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Blythe | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 19.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Blythe, California
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4.9% of households in Blythe earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Blythe earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Blythe earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Blythe earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.5% of households in Blythe earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.9% of households in Blythe earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Blythe earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Blythe earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Blythe earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.0% of households in Blythe earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Blythe | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
