Rubidoux | |
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 Mount Rubidoux, named after Louis Robidoux | |
 Location in Riverside County and the state of California | |
  Rubidoux Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 33°59′45″N 117°25′6″W / 33.99583°N 117.41833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Incorporated into Jurupa Valley | July 1, 2011 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.945 sq mi (25.757 km2) |
| • Land | 9.659 sq mi (25.017 km2) |
| • Water | 0.286 sq mi (0.740 km2) 2.87% |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 34,280 |
| • Density | 3,400/sq mi (1,300/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 92509 |
| Area code | 951 |
| FIPS code | 06-63260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661345 |
Rubidoux (/ˈruːbɪdoʊ/ ROO-bid-oh) was a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Riverside County, California, until July 1, 2011, when it became a neighborhood of the newly formed city of Jurupa Valley. The city is located within Southern California's Inland Empire region, which is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. Along with the rest of Jurupa Valley, Rubidoux has transformed from a rural area of quarries and dairy farms, in mid to late 20th century, to a suburb of the two larger regions. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,280, up from 29,180 at the 2000 census.
The Rubidoux neighborhood is immediately west of the city of Riverside, separated by the Santa Ana River, and Mount Rubidoux, a prominent landmark for the area, and a Riverside city park.
Key transportation elements of Rubidoux are the Flabob Airport (IATA: RIR, ICAO: KRIR, FAA LID: RIR), with a 3,200-foot (980 m) runway, and California State Route 60.