New Gallup data, conducted in collaboration with the Blue Zones Project, offers a snapshot of well-being in Palm Springs and Coachella. This research, done between October and December 2024, examines five key dimensions of well-being: career, community, social, physical and financial health, providing localized intelligence. The data highlights positive mental health scores in Coachella, with… Read more »

Blue Zones Project: Building a Healthier, Happier Community Together
- By Blue Zones Project
- March/April 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in our individual lives and forget the importance of community. But what if, by coming together, we could create a healthier, happier and more vibrant community for all? That’s exactly what’s happening in our desert region, as Blue Zones Project has launched in both Palm… Read more »
Blue Zones Project, a first-of-its-kind population health initiative, is making exciting progress in Riverside County with the announcement of its local leadership for Palm Springs and Coachella. Geoff Kors, former Palm Springs mayor and city councilmember, has been appointed executive director for Blue Zones Project Palm Springs, while Angela Zepeda, recently re-elected Coachella city clerk… Read more »
Palm Springs can be a desert paradise, and residents and visitors all enjoy the natural beauty and vibrant arts and culture scene. According to data from the Gallup Well-Being Index,1 Palm Springs is also doing better than most communities in the country (equal to 53 out of 157 metropolitan areas) and only slightly behind the… Read more »