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Wellton Hills, Arizona
Location of Wellton Hills in Yuma County, Arizona.
Location of Wellton Hills in Yuma County, Arizona.
Wellton Hills, Arizona is located in Arizona
Wellton Hills, 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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 167
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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