Brawley (formerly Braly) is a city in Imperial County, California, United States within the Imperial Valley. The population was 26,416 at the 2020 census, up from 24,953 at the 2010 census. Year-round agriculture is an important economic activity in Brawley. The town has a significant cattle and feed industry, and hosts the annual Cattle Call Rodeo. Summer daytime temperatures often exceed 105 °F (41 °C).

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How Brawley ranks

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#25Cheapest rent in CA #47Shortest commute in CA #68Lowest property tax in CA All CA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code92227

Area code760

Living in Brawley

Housing in Brawley

$360K▲ 4.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Brawley home is worth about $360,000, up 4.3% in a year, 53% below the California typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Brawley

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Brawley's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Brawley 3.4

California 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Brawley 9

California 18.2

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Brawley

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About one in 4 of Brawley’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are El Centro (13%), Calipatria (5%) and San Diego (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

El Centro

13%

Calipatria

San Diego

Imperial

26%Work in townlive and work in Brawley 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 6,877Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Brawley →

Health in Brawley

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with California

1better than CA·17worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 6▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.1%Fewer adults who have had cancerCA 6.4% · better 21.5%More uninsured adultsCA 10.6% · worse

Care nearby

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare DistrictBrawley · 1.9 mi · ER

Innercare BrawleyBrawley · 0 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · part of Brawley

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Brawley · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brawley →

Natural hazards in Brawley

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding

1Does Brawley flood?paid flood claims since 1982 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Brawley

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Brawley →

Climate in Brawley

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Brawley has warm winters and scorching summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 108°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.

72° / 44°Winter

88° / 57°Spring

107° / 77°Summer

91° / 62°Fall

How much snow does Brawley get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 19, with the last in spring around Jan 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Brawley →

Schools in Brawley

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Brawley’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 53% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

See how Brawley’s schools compare in CA →

DistrictBrawley ElementarySchools11

Myron D. Witter Elementary D-Elementary · Grades K–5 · 741 students Phil D. Swing Elementary CElementary · Grades K–5 · 725 students J. W. Oakley Elementary D-Elementary · Grades K–5 · 654 students Miguel Hidalgo ElementaryElementary · Grades K–5 · 437 students Brawley Christian AcademyElementary · Grades PK–8 · 88 students Sacred Heart SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 47 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.