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Wheeler Crest is a small residential unincorporated community in southwestern Mono County, California. It functions as a bedroom community for workers in Bishop and Mammoth Lakes, and as a home for retirees. [1] Geographically, it sits on the Sherwin Grade, which divides Round Valley in Inyo County from Long Valley in Mono County. [1]
Demographics
The 2000 United States Census reported the population of Wheeler Crest to be 196. [1] For 2003, the California Department of Finance estimated the population to be 200. [1] In 2000, 6% of the population was under 5 years old, 70% were from 18 to 64, and 11% were over 65. [1] The median age was 51. [1] Ninety-five percent of the households were owner occupied and 5% were rented. [1] Under the current Mono County General Plan, the 116 developed parcels could be augmented by another 391 housing units. [1]
Fire Protection District
Wheeler Crest is the seat of the Wheeler Crest Fire Protection District, which was established in 1982. [1] This District covers an area of approximately 4 square miles (10 km2). [1]
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