Brawley, California

About Brawley

Brawley, CA is a thriving city located in southeastern California with an estimated population of 28,188.

Officially, Brawley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.09 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,484 residents per square mile.

📰 Brawley News Today

• Update: Seismic activity on Aug. 17 - 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Brawley, CA registered Sacramento Bee · Aug 17
• Brawley expected to save nearly $50,000 as uncontested city council election could lead to appointments Imperial Valley Press Online · Aug 15
• THOMAS MEDINA Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Brawley, CA - Imperial Valley Press Online Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Earthquake swarm rattles Brawley, California Earthquake Insights · May 10
• Brawley Girls Flag Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Brawley Unique

• The only place in America named Brawley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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 28,188.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Brawley

• Inferno
• Las Chabelas — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brawley

• Alyce Gereaux Park reviews ★
• Cattle Call Park reviews ★
• Cline Park reviews ★
• Crestview Park reviews ★
• Gonzalez Park reviews ★
• Guadalupe Park reviews ★
• Hinojosa Park reviews ★
• Jeff Kissee Park reviews ★
• Jeffery Thornton Park reviews ★
• Meserve Park reviews ★
• Park (Proposed) reviews ★
• Pat Williams Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Brawley

• Barbara Worth Junior High
• Brawley Union High
• Desert Valley High (Continuation)
• J. W. Oakley Elementary
• Magnolia Union Elementary
• Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
• Mulberry Elementary
• Myron D. Witter Elementary
• Padilla-Pace Middle
• Phil D. Swing Elementary
• Renaissance

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Brawley

🏘️ Nearby Communities