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Blythe, California
City · Population 17,320 · #314 in California
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About Blythe
Blythe is a close-knit town in southeastern California, home to 17,320 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Blythe is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 26.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 654 residents per square mile.
📰 Blythe News Today
- RivCo Pastor Arrested On Suspicion Of Sexually Assaulting Minor Patch · Aug 13
- Landsat View of Blythe, California usgs.gov · Jul 23
- 550 S Broadway St Unit 550, Blythe, CA 92225 Realtor.com · Aug 9
- Two Killed in Head-On Crash on I-10 Near Blythe MyNewsLA.com · Aug 2
- Wildfire destroys bridge over Colorado River in southwestern Arizona AZ Family · Jul 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Blythe Unique
- Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,320.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Blythe
- Rebel BBQ — american
- Sizzler — steak house
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Albertaco's — mexican
- Denny's — american
- Garcia Restraurant — mexican
- La Casita Dos — mexican
- Pizza Studio — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Palo Verde Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Blythe
- Appleby Park reviews ★
- Gateway Park reviews ★
- Miller Park reviews ★
- Sungold Park reviews ★
- Todd Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Blythe
- Blythe District Preschool
- Felix J. Appleby Elementary
- Margaret White Elementary
- Palo Verde High
- Ruth Brown Elementary
- Twin Palms Continuation
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Palo Verde Hospital · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCity
Population (2024)17,320
Rank in state#314 of 482
Land area26.5 sq mi
Density654/sq mi
Coordinates33.6535, -114.6218