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Adelanto, CA

Adelanto is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It is approximately 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Victorville in the Victor Valley area of the Mojave Desert, in the northern region of the Inland Empire. The population was 38,046 at the 2020 census.

Adelanto was founded in 1915 by E. H. Richardson, the inventor of what became the Hotpoint electric iron. He sold his patent and purchased land for $75,000. He had planned to develop one of the first planned communities in Southern California.

Adelanto is in the Victor Valley of the south-central Mojave Desert, north of the Cajon Pass and San Bernardino Valley. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 56.0 square miles (145 km2). 56.0 square miles (145 km2) of it is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) of it (0.03%) is water. The average elevation of the city is 3,400 ft (1,036 m).

The name Adelanto means 'progress' or 'advance' in Spanish, and was first given to the post office that was established on the site in 1917.

Acres of deciduous fruit trees once grew in the city, which became known in the state for its fresh fruit and cider. The orchards thrived until the Great Depression when they were replaced by poultry ranches. As the wartime emergency developed early in 1941, the Victorville Army Air Field was established with land within the Adelanto sphere of influence. In September 1950, the airfield was named George Air Force Base in honor of the late Brigadier General Harold H. George.

Adelanto focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Adelanto Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. A popular option is 24-Hour Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Adelanto, such as the Resurrection Hill, Rabbit Hole Mine Shadow Mountain, and Old Fearless OHV Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Adelanto, CA are Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch, El Mirage Lake, California Route 66 Museum. 

Population: 38,046 (2020). Elevation: 2,871 ft. Area code: 760. Area: 56.0 square miles (145 km2). ZIP Code: 92301.

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What is the city of Adelanto, CA is known for?

Known to the High Desert as “The City with Unlimited Possibilities.” Adelanto was founded in 1915 by E.H. Richardson, the inventor of what became the Hotpoint Electric Iron. He sold his patent, purchased land, and planned to develop one of the first master-planned communities in Southern California.

Is Adelanto, CA a good place to live?

Adelanto is in San Bernardino County. Living in Adelanto offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Adelanto and residents tend to lean liberal.

What is the crime rate in Adelanto, CA?

The crime rate in Adelanto is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 18 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Adelanto is 1 in 55. Based on FBI crime data, Adelanto is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Adelanto has a crime rate that is higher than 50% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

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Wikipedia

City of Adelanto

Adelanto’s Recreation and Community Services Department

24 Hour Gym

Resurrection Hill, Rabbit Hole Mine and Shadow Mountain 

Old Fearless OHV Trail

Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch

Massage Therapy Center

Healing Corner

El Mirage Lake

California Route 66 Museum

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