Calexico highlight
Border community with strong Mexican cultural ties
Calexico is California's primary land border crossing into Mexico, where 38,633 residents have built a binational community linked economically and culturally with Mexicali.
The city of Calexico, whose name joins California and Mexico, was founded in 1899 and officially incorporated in 1908. It sits directly on the international boundary with Mexico, serving as the primary U.S. port of entry for the region. The city operates two border crossings: Calexico West for pedestrians and vehicles, and Calexico East (also known as the New River crossing). These ports of entry process thousands of travelers and freight vehicles daily, making Calexico vital to regional commerce and tourism.
Calexico earned the nickname 'The International Gateway City' because of its role connecting the two nations. The city's population, according to the most recent census count, reflects its binational character—residents maintain families, businesses, and cultural practices that cross the border. The city hosts Calexico International Airport, which provides customs-cleared service for flights between the U.S. and Mexico. These infrastructure connections have made Calexico a hub for trade, employment, and cultural exchange.
Families in border communities often manage financial obligations across two countries: mortgages in California, family support in Mexico, healthcare decisions that span regions. That complexity means planning for life insurance takes on particular importance—locking in a specific coverage amount that protects the people and obligations you've named, regardless of future income changes or health developments.