Wheeler Crest, California facts for kids
Wheeler Crest is a small, quiet place where people live in the southwestern part of Mono County, California. It's not a city with its own government, but a community where people have homes. Many people who live here work in nearby towns like Bishop or Mammoth Lakes. It's also a popular spot for people who have retired. Wheeler Crest is located on a hill called the Sherwin Grade. This hill separates two valleys: Round Valley in Inyo County and Long Valley in Mono County.
Who Lives in Wheeler Crest?
In the year 2000, about 196 people lived in Wheeler Crest. A few years later, in 2003, the number grew slightly to around 200 people.
Most of the people living here in 2000 were adults. About 70% of the residents were between 18 and 64 years old. A smaller group, about 11%, were over 65 years old. Only a small number, about 6%, were young children under 5 years old. The average age of people living in Wheeler Crest was 51.
Most homes in Wheeler Crest are owned by the people who live in them. About 95% of the houses were owner-occupied, and only 5% were rented. There are currently 116 developed properties, but there's a plan that could allow for many more homes to be built in the future.
Protecting the Community: Fire District
Wheeler Crest is home to its own fire department, called the Wheeler Crest Fire Protection District. This special district was created in 1982 to help keep the community safe from fires. The fire district covers an area of about 4 square miles (about 10 square kilometers).
