Wellton Hills, Arizona facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wellton Hills, Arizona
Census-designated place
Location of Wellton Hills in Yuma County, Arizona.
Wellton Hills, Arizona Location in Arizona
Country	United States
State	Arizona
County	Yuma
Area
• Total	0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2)
• Land	0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	364 ft (111 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	167
• Density	261.35/sq mi (100.84/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
ZIP code	85356
Area code(s)	928
GNIS feature ID	2582898

Wellton Hills is a small community in Yuma County, Arizona. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 167 people lived there.

Where is Wellton Hills?

Wellton Hills is located in the southwestern part of Arizona, a state in the United States. It covers a small area of about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). That's roughly the size of 320 football fields!

Desert Environment

The land around Wellton Hills is part of the Sonoran Desert. This desert is famous for its unique plants and animals. You might see saguaro cactus or desert tortoises here. The weather is usually very hot and dry.

Nearby Military Base

Right across from Wellton Hills is the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range. This is a large area used by the U.S. Air Force for training. Sometimes, you might hear or see military aircraft in the sky.

Border Security

Because Wellton Hills is close to the border, there is a Border Patrol facility nearby. This facility helps keep the border safe. A new building for the Border Patrol was opened in 2012 to help with their important work.

Who Lives in Wellton Hills?

The number of people living in Wellton Hills changes over time. In 2010, there were 258 residents. By 2020, the population was 167. This shows that it's a very small and quiet community.

See also

In Spanish: Wellton Hills para niños