Valley Wells
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
Valley Wells is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Inyo County, California, with 0 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,749 ft (533 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homewood Canyon, 2.9 miles W.
- 0residents (2020 Census)
- 1,749 ftelevation · 533 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.6 km²
- 93562ZIP code
About Valley Wells
Valley Wells is a census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States. Prior to 2010, for census purposes it was part of Homewood Canyon-Valley Wells CDP. As of the 2020 census, Valley Wells had a population of 0. The town is now registered as California Historical Landmark #443; in 1849, several groups of midwestern emigrants settled here to secure water from nearby Searles Lake.
The California Historical Landmark reads:
NO. 443 VALLEY WELLS - In this area, several groups of midwestern emigrants who had escaped from hazards and privations in Death Valley in 1849 sought to secure water from Searles Lake. They turned northward and westward in despair when they discovered its salty nature, and with great difficulty crossed the Argus and other mountains to reach settlements of Central and Southern California.
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Valley Wells had 0 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 0 |
|---|---|
| Density | 0 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valley Wells at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Inyo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 0 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.67 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8807° N, 117.3357° W |
| ZIP code | 93562 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0681925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Valley Wells
- Homewood Canyon2.9 mi W
- Trona4.5 mi S
- Searles Valley8.4 mi SW
- Ridgecrest25.3 mi SW
- Ridgecrest Heights28.3 mi SW
- China Lake Acres29.3 mi SW
- Darwin30.3 mi NW
- Pearsonville30.6 mi W
- Inyokern31.3 mi SW
- Johannesburg39.1 mi SW
- Randsburg39.8 mi SW
- Furnace Creek45.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Wells
What county is Valley Wells in?
Valley Wells is in Inyo County, California.
What is the population of Valley Wells, CA?
0 people lived in Valley Wells at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valley Wells, CA?
The ZIP code of Valley Wells is 93562.
What is the elevation of Valley Wells?
1,749 feet (533 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valley Wells?
Homewood Canyon (2.9 mi), Trona (4.5 mi), Searles Valley (8.4 mi), Ridgecrest (25.3 mi), Ridgecrest Heights (28.3 mi).
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