Calipatria, CA, United States

At 180 feet below sea level, Calipatria lays claim to being the lowest incorporated city in the Western Hemisphere. With a population of just 6,515 as of 2020, this remote desert town faces its fair share of challenges. Nearly half the residents live in the local state prison, and over 75% identify as Hispanic or Latino. The tax burden is heavy, with a quarter of the population living below the poverty line. And the climate is unforgiving, with a hot desert climate that provides year-round sunshine. Calipatria is not for the faint of heart - it's a bleak outpost best suited for those seeking a quiet, isolated life away from the rest of the world.