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 clinical depression rates better than the national average. This suggests a resilient community, and Coachella residents report strong levels of career and social well-being. While the data also points to areas needing attention, such as financial well-being and rates of obesity and overweight residents, the strong foundation in mental and social health provides a valuable asset for future well-being improvement.

Palm Springs emerges as a leader in physical well-being as a community that actively prioritizes health and fitness. This is a significant positive aspect of the city’s overall well-being profile. The data also indicates that social well-being scores are the lowest among the four cities polled (including Riverside and Banning), which means there are opportunities to foster greater social connectedness.

Additionally, the broader regional data reveals a positive trend with area employers exceeding national levels in providing healthy food options for their employees, a factor that Blue Zones Project can leverage to further promote healthy choices in both Palm Springs and Coachella.

This localized annual data, part of a larger report that includes Riverside and Banning, offers valuable insights for Blue Zones Project. By tracking well-being metrics year over year, Blue Zones Project can identify trends, measure the impact of their interventions and tailor future strategies to the specific needs of each city.

For a deeper dive into the specific Gallup well-being findings for Coachella and Palm Springs, visit bluezones.com/riverside-gallup-webinar.

Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Community Kickoff Event
Thursday, May 15 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Festival Theaters Palm Springs

Hear about the community-crafted blueprint that will drive the Project over the next three years, enjoy a reception with wine and light bites, and meet the local Palm Springs team and national leaders from the Blue Zones Project. It’s a chance to be part of the movement shaping a brighter future for the city’s well-being.

RSVP at Eventbrite: search Blue Zones Project Palm Springs Community Kickoff

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