Whitmore, California facts for kids

Whitmore is a small community located in Shasta County, California. It's a place that isn't an official city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county government, which is Shasta County in California. As of the 2020 census, about 311 people live there. Whitmore has its own zip code, which is 96096. Phone numbers in Whitmore usually start with 530-472, just like in nearby places like Oak Run and Ingot.

You can find a few important spots in Whitmore. There's a store where you can buy things and a gas station. There's also a unique consignment and antique shop called The Way Station. The store is right next to the Whitmore post office. For those who attend church, Whitmore has two: the Whitmore Grace Community Church and the Whitmore Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Weather in Whitmore

Whitmore has a special kind of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means that the summers are usually hot and very dry. The winters are mild and wet. This type of climate is often found in places around the Mediterranean Sea, but also in parts of California. On climate maps, this weather is sometimes shown as "Csb."

Well-Known People

Did you know that a famous baseball player once owned land in Whitmore? Vida Blue, a well-known pitcher who played in Major League Baseball, used to have ranch land in this community.