Imperial, California

About Imperial

Set in the southeastern part of California, Imperial is a close-knit town, home to 22,102 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Imperial holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.31 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,503 residents per square mile.

📰 Imperial News Today

• Ozone pollution alert active for Imperial Valley until Tuesday evening San Luis Obispo Tribune · Aug 18
• Imperial Valley Dreamed of a Lithium Boom. It Just Hit Another Roadblock Capital & Main · Aug 14
• Launch of chemistry program in Imperial Valley comes with new labs, faculty, and career pathways San Diego State University · Aug 17
• After a student’s advocacy, the SAT returns to the Imperial Valley KPBS · Aug 13
• Imperial Valley Food Bank expands Weekend Backpack Program amid rising childhood hunger and funding cuts Imperial Valley Press Online · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Imperial Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Imperial — but the California one has a character all its own.
• 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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 22,102.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Imperial

• Applebee's — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Flautas & Sopes — mexican
• Golden Corral — american
• Nana’s Kitchen
• The Broken Yolk Cafe — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• California Midwinter Fairgrounds · Attraction
• Pioneers Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Imperial

• Eager Park reviews ★
• Emerson Park reviews ★
• Evans Park reviews ★
• Irving Park reviews ★
• Savannah Ranch Park reviews ★
• Sunset Park reviews ★
• Wildflower reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Imperial

• Ben Hulse Elementary
• Frank M. Wright Middle
• Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
• Imperial Cross Elementary
• Imperial High
• T. L. Waggoner Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Imperial

🏘️ Nearby Communities