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Fillmore, CA

Fillmore is a small city in Ventura County, California, United States, in the Santa Clara River Valley. In an agricultural area with rich, fertile soil, Fillmore has a historic downtown that was established when the Southern Pacific built the railroad through the valley in 1887. The rail line also provided a name for the town: J. A. Fillmore was a general superintendent for the company's Pacific system. The population was 16,419 at the 2020 census, up 9.4% from 15,002 during the 2010 census.

In 1769, the Spanish Portola expedition, the first Europeans to see inland areas of California, came down the valley from the previous night's encampment near today's Rancho Camulos and camped in the vicinity of Fillmore on August 11. Fray Juan Crespi, a Franciscan missionary traveling with the expedition, had previously named the valley Cañada de Santa Clara. He noted that the party traveled about 9–10 miles and camped near a large native village.

Founded in 1887 upon the arrival of the Southern Pacific Rail line, the city voted to incorporate in 1914, after a vigorous campaign by local business owners and the Fillmore Herald.

In 1985, the city council voted to make English the city's official language. The resolution was repealed in 1999.

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 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).

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.

Fillmore focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Fillmore Recreation and Community Services Department. 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. Some popular options include Body Image Fitness Center and Active Adult Center. 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. 

Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Fillmore, such as the Fillmore Trail and the Dough Flat Trailhead - Alder Creek Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Fillmore, CA are Fillmore & Western Railway Co., Fillmore Historical Museum, and Sespe Creek.

Population: 16,496 (2021). Area code: 805. ZIP codes: 93015-93016. Elevation: 456 ft (139 m). Area: 3.30 sq mi (8.55 km2).

FAQs

What is Fillmore, CA famous for?

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.

Is Fillmore, CA a good place to live?

Living in Fillmore offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fillmore, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Fillmore and residents tend to lean liberal.

What is the crime rate in Fillmore, CA?

Fillmore has an overall crime rate of 12 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Fillmore is 1 in 82. Fillmore's crime rate is lower than approximately 76% of California communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Fillmore

Fillmore Recreation and Community Services Department

Body Image Fitness Center

Active Adult Center

Healing Corner 

Fillmore Trail 

Dough Flat Trailhead - Alder Creek Trail

Fillmore & Western Railway Co.

Fillmore Historical Museum 

Sespe Creek

City Town Info

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Neighborhoodscout

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