Fillmore, California
Fillmore | ||
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FIPS code 06-24092 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1652710, 2410504 | |
Website | www |
Fillmore is a small city in
History
In 1769, the Spanish
Founded in 1887 upon the arrival of the Southern Pacific Rail line,[10] the city voted to incorporate in 1914,[11] after a vigorous campaign by local business owners and the Fillmore Herald.[12][13]
In 1985, the city council voted to make English the city's official language.[14] The resolution was repealed in 1999.[15]
At about 4:30am the morning of January 17, 1994, Fillmore sustained significant damage from the
Geography
Fillmore sits at the foot of Topatopa Mountains in the Santa Clara River Valley, below San Cayetano peak in the Los Padres National Forest. The Sespe Condor Sanctuary, where the critically endangered California condor is recovering, lies in the Topatopa range to the north.
The town is famous for its many orange groves. Most houses are cottages, bungalows and old homes. Over half of all homes were constructed after 1970. The oldest buildings are found in downtown, which is centered around Central Street. Particularly the western part of the city has newer residential communities. Most businesses are located on Ventura Street (Highway 126).[17]
The nearby Sespe Creek is a tributary of the Santa Clara River. Fillmore is within a historic Ventura County agricultural and tree-farming belt. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), 99.97% of it land and 0.03% of it water.
Climate
This region experiences hot and dry summers. Temperatures can easily reach above 100 degrees . According to the
Climate data for Fillmore, California | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 92 (33) |
92 (33) |
96 (36) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
109 (43) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
109 (43) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
69 (21) |
71 (22) |
74 (23) |
75 (24) |
77 (25) |
81 (27) |
83 (28) |
82 (28) |
79 (26) |
74 (23) |
69 (21) |
75 (24) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
43 (6) |
44 (7) |
46 (8) |
50 (10) |
53 (12) |
57 (14) |
56 (13) |
55 (13) |
50 (10) |
44 (7) |
41 (5) |
48 (9) |
Record low °F (°C) | 25 (−4) |
26 (−3) |
25 (−4) |
30 (−1) |
35 (2) |
37 (3) |
38 (3) |
40 (4) |
40 (4) |
32 (0) |
28 (−2) |
25 (−4) |
25 (−4) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.7 (94) |
5.0 (130) |
2.7 (69) |
0.8 (20) |
0.3 (7.6) |
0.1 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0.7 (18) |
1.4 (36) |
2.5 (64) |
17.4 (446.2) |
Source: The Weather Channel.[19] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1920 | 1,597 | — | |
1930 | 2,893 | 81.2% | |
1940 | 3,252 | 12.4% | |
1950 | 3,884 | 19.4% | |
1960 | 4,808 | 23.8% | |
1970 | 6,285 | 30.7% | |
1980 | 9,602 | 52.8% | |
1990 | 11,992 | 24.9% | |
2000 | 13,643 | 13.8% | |
2010 | 15,002 | 10.0% | |
2020 | 16,419 | 9.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[20] |
2010
The
The Census reported that 14,836 people (98.9% of the population) lived in households, 83 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 83 (0.6%) were institutionalized.
There were 4,156 households, out of which 2,053 (49.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,483 (59.7%) were
The population was spread out, with 4,534 people (30.2%) under the age of 18, 1,555 people (10.4%) aged 18 to 24, 4,141 people (27.6%) aged 25 to 44, 3,221 people (21.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,551 people (10.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
There were 4,408 housing units at an average density of 1,310.0 per square mile (505.8/km2), of which 2,674 (64.3%) were owner-occupied, and 1,482 (35.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.5%. 9,324 people (62.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,512 people (36.7%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the
There were 3,762 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 3.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,510, and the median income for a family was $47,449. Males had a median income of $34,441 versus $24,660 for females. The
Economy
Fillmore's economy is still largely driven by agriculture. Most agricultural industry in the Fillmore area is related to orange, lemon, avocado orchard farming and packing and, more recently, specimen tree farming. To a lesser extent, row crop farming and small industry and assembly are also present in and near Fillmore and in other parts of the Santa Clara River Valley. The single largest employer is the Fillmore Unified School District.
In 2014, a plan was presented for a business park on the old Chevron refinery property east of Fillmore.[23]
Tourism
Fillmore has turn of the 20th century downtown architecture, the one-screen Fillmore Towne Theatre, and many unique shops and businesses. Adjacent to the railroad tracks and city hall is the Railroad Visitor Center operated by the Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society,[24] which has many displays as well as a fully operational 90-foot (27 m) train turntable and several restored railroad cars.[25]
The Fillmore Historical Museum
Located nearby are the Fillmore fish hatchery[29] and the Sespe Creek and Sespe Wilderness, home to the California condor Sespe sanctuary.
Government
The City of Fillmore is an established municipality within
Public safety
Law enforcement
In 1987, the City of Fillmore contracted with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department to provide protection for Fillmore,
The Fillmore Police Department has a Bike Patrol Unit, which consists of eight specially trained deputies. The Bike Patrol is utilized for proactive patrols, civic events, enforcement of public nuisance crimes, and other team operations. Each year the Santa Clara Valley Station offers a Bike Rodeo for the youth in the community.
Also, the Fillmore Station is home to a Special Enforcement Detail that provides a variety of specialized duties including gang enforcement, tagging/graffiti investigations, and alcohol beverage control. This unit is utilized for any specific crime concerns that are beyond the scope of normal patrol resources.
In August 2001, the City of Fillmore introduced its first traffic enforcement motorcycle, a BMW bike, which was purchased with technology grant funds from the State. The motor officer's primary duty is to enforce traffic laws within the city and to investigate traffic accidents that occur within the city limits. The officer is trained in accident reconstruction, skid marks analysis, and accident investigation.* [30]
During events such as the Fillmore 4th of July Festival or the Fillmore May Festival, extra law enforcement is required.
Fire department
The Fillmore Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services at the advanced life support (ALS) level. The Department is staffed with a combination of career and volunteer staff. American Medical Response (AMR) is the primary paramedic ambulance provider for the city while the Ventura County Fire Department provides 9-1-1 dispatching and telecommunication service.
Crime
Fillmore has an overall low crime rate.[31]
Education
The city is served by the Fillmore Unified School District.[31] Educational facilities for the district include two high schools including, one middle school, and four elementary schools.
A fifth elementary school is located in the city of Piru, which is also a part of the school district. The Fillmore Christian Academy is a private K-8 school in town.
Elementary schools
- San Cayetano Elementary School
- Rio Vista Elementary School
- Fillmore Christian Academy
- Mountain Vista Elementary School
- Rio Vista Elementary School
Junior high schools
High schools
- Fillmore High School
- Sierra High School
Infrastructure
Transportation
Major highways
It is primarily served by
- California State Highway 126
- California State Highway 23
Transit
VCTC
Fillmore is at the east end of the
Valley Express
Fillmore will have its first regularly scheduled bus service. Fillmore will have a single bus on a 30-minute loop throughout the city, and one route running between Fillmore and Piru. Both city bus systems will connect to the regional Highway 126 bus to Ventura, with free, timed transfers.
Scheduled service began in 2015 for the Heritage Valley communities with two routes in Santa Paula, one route in Fillmore and one in Piru that runs to Fillmore. They are designed to mesh with the schedule of the VISTA Highway 126 route.[32][33] 16-seat buses are used on the Valley Express. The dial-a-ride services in both cities, which for now are the only public transit option, will remain in operation after the bus routes start.
Wastewater treatment
Veolia North America operates the City of Fillmore Wastewater Treatment Plant.[34]
Notable residents
- Nati Cano (1933-2014), mariachi musician, former leader of Mariachi los Camperos[35]
- Chad Hansen NFL Wide Receiver
In popular culture
While Rancho Camulos appears in the film Ramona (1910), Fillmore's State Fish Hatchery is featured in Susanna Pass (1949).[36]
Movies shot in Fillmore include Hit and Run.[37][38]
La Bamba was partially filmed in Fillmore. The old run-down house can be found in North Fillmore.
Well-preserved downtown Fillmore is a popular filming location for television and movies. The January 4, 2007, episode of are also filmed there.
The town of Paleto Bay in Grand Theft Auto V is based on Fillmore.
Fillmore was featured by Huell Howser in Road Trip Episode 102.[39]
See also
References
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- ^ "English Language Rule Splits California City". The New York Times. August 18, 1985. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
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- ^ "MONTHLY AVERAGES for Fillmore, CA". The Weather Channel. July 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
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- ^ Biasotti, Tony (February 11, 2015). "Fillmore prepares for bus service". Ventura County Star.
- ^ Martinez, Arlene (March 3, 2015). "Valley Express offering free bus rides today in Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru". Ventura County Star.
- ^ Kiszla, Cameron (March 17, 2023). "148,000-gallon sewage spill closes Ventura County beaches". KTLA. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Colker, David (October 4, 2014). "Musician Nati Cano dies at 81; leader of Mariachi los Camperos". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
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- ^ Verrier, Richard (July 21, 2010). "His trains have a great Hollywood track record". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 21, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2010.
- ^ "Fillmore – Road Trip with Huell Howser (102) – Huell Howser Archives at Chapman University".
External links
- Official website
- The Fillmore Gazette - Print and Online Newspaper of Record for the City of Fillmore
- Fillmore Chamber of Commerce
- Heritage Valley Website