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Cathedral City, CA

Cathedral City, colloquially known as "Cat City", is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Colorado Desert's Coachella Valley. Situated between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, the city has the second largest population, after Indio, of the nine cities in the Coachella Valley. Its population was 51,493 at the 2020 census, a slight increase from 51,200 at the 2010 census.

Before the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the land was part of the territory inhabited by the Cahuilla Indians. Today every other square mile of the city is part of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation land. The development of a town began when a housing subdivision was built in 1925, although it was not incorporated until 1981.

The city's name is derived from Cathedral Canyon located to the south of the city in the foothills of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The canyon is said to have received its name because certain rock formations in the canyon were reminiscent of a cathedral. A flood in August 1946 significantly altered the cathedral-like features of the canyon.

In the United Kingdom, a population center needs to have city status, and a cathedral, to be called a cathedral city. This prompted Robert Ripley to include the town of Cathedral City in his December 9, 1939, Believe It Or Not column stating, "Believe it or not … there is no church in Cathedral City, Calif. It is named after a canyon"

According to the United States Census Bureau, Cathedral City has a total area of 21.8 square miles (56 km2), of which 21.5 square miles (56 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (1.18%) is water.

Cathedral City sits at the northwestern end of the Coachella Valley between the San Bernardino Mountains to the north, and the San Jacinto Mountains to the south, with the San Gorgonio Pass to the West. The earliest established inhabitants of this region were the Cahuilla Indians. They arrived in the area around 3,000 BCE. The Cahuilla were organized into bands of about 600 to 800 people, and it was the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians who inhabited the lands that included what would become Cathedral City.

Cathedral City emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Cathedral City Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and AO Fitness & Performance. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Cathedral City, such as the Cathedral Canyon Trail and the Whitewater Channel Bike Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Population: 51,493 (2020). ZIP Code: 92234. Area code: 760. Elevation: 328 ft. Area: 21.8 square miles (56 km2).

The top sites in Cathedral City, CA are Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, Greater Palm Springs, and Palm Springs Air Museum. 

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What is Cathedral City, CA is known for?

Cathedral City is Where Art lives! Its historical roots began as an artists' colony in the Cathedral Cove neighborhood almost 100 years ago with famous artists such as Agnes Pelton, Val Samuelson, and Matille Prigge Seamen. Today, more than 70 professional artists still call Cathedral City home.

What is the crime rate in Cathedral City, CA?

The crime rate in Cathedral City is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Cathedral City is 1 in 61. Based on FBI crime data, Cathedral City is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Cathedral City has a crime rate that is higher than 43% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Cathedral City, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Cathedral City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cathedral City there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Cathedral City and residents tend to lean liberal.

Sources

Wikipedia

Riverside County

City of Cathedral

Cathedral City’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness 

AO Fitness & Performance

Cathedral Canyon Trail 

Whitewater Channel Bike Trail

Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City

Greater Palm Springs

Palm Springs Air Museum

Neighborhoodscout

Niche

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