Piñon Hills, California facts for kids
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Piñon Hills
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 Piñon Hills
Location in southern California
Piñon Hills
Location in California
Piñon Hills
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.118 sq mi (83.185 km2) |
| • Land | 32.115 sq mi (83.178 km2) |
| • Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.008 km2) 0.01% |
| Elevation | 4,173 ft (1,272 m) |
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| • Total | 7,272 |
| • Density | 226.415/sq mi (87.420/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
92372
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-57302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2627936 |
Piñon Hills is a community in San Bernardino County, California. Its name comes from the Spanish word piñón, which means 'pine nut'. It's called a census-designated place because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Piñon Hills is located along Pearblossom Highway. It's about 28 miles (45 km) east of Palmdale. It is also about 15 miles (24 km) west of the Cajon Pass. The town is near other cities like Hesperia and Victorville. Piñon Hills is part of a group of three communities, including Phelan and Wrightwood. The area is about 4,173 feet (1,272 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 7,272 people lived there.
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Schools and Local Services
Piñon Hills has one elementary school called Piñon Hills Elementary. This school is part of the Snowline Joint Unified School District. Students in middle school go to Piñon Mesa Middle School. High school students attend Serrano High School. Both of these schools are located in Phelan.
The school district also offers other learning choices. These include Snowline Virtual School and Heritage School. There are also Eagle Summit Community Day School and Chaparral Continuation High School.
The ZIP Code for Piñon Hills is 92372. The phone area codes for the community are 442 and 760.
Geography and Nature
Piñon Hills covers an area of about 32.1 square miles (83.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
The Puma Canyon Ecological Reserve (PCER) is a special natural area in Piñon Hills. It is over 350 acres (142 hectares) in size. This reserve is open to everyone and is popular for hiking and horseback riding. It has different types of plant communities. These include Pinyon-Juniper woodlands and Joshua Tree forests. You can also find Desert Wash, Desert Scrub, and Mixed Chaparral plants here. The reserve is home to many Joshua trees.
Community Life
In 2010, the population of Piñon Hills was 7,272 people. Most people lived in homes, not in group housing. About 2,566 households were counted. Many of these households had children under 18 living there.
The population included people of different ages. About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Piñon Hills was 41.4 years.
Most homes in Piñon Hills were owned by the people living in them. About 77.4% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest were rented.
Notable People from Piñon Hills
Some interesting people have lived in or have connections to Piñon Hills.
Andy Engman
Andy Engman was a famous Disney animator. He worked on Disney films for over 30 years. He was born in Vaasa, Finland. Andy Engman passed away in Piñon Hills. There is even a street named after him, called Engman Road.
Kit Galloway
Kit Galloway is an American video artist. He was a pioneer in using satellites for telecommunications art. He worked with Sherrie Rabinowitz under the name Mobile Image. Kit Galloway lives on a horse ranch in Piñon Hills.
Events and Activities
Piñon Hills is a place where a large military simulation Airsoft event takes place. This event is called Operation Lion Claws. It is held in the mountains of Piñon Hills, at the Jubilee Boy Scout Ranch. It is one of the biggest events of its kind in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Piñon Hills para niños
